Banks and post offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day, however most chain restaurants, grocery stores and retail stores will remain open during the holiday.
Companies such as Walmart, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and Target, among many others, will keep their doors open on the federal holiday this year. The stock market, however, will also be closed on Thursday.
The origins of the Fourth of July date back to when Philadelphians marked the first anniversary of American independence with a “spontaneous celebration,” which is described in a letter from John Adams to his daughter, Abigail, according to the Library of Congress.
However, the annual observance of the holiday did not become a regular occurrence until after the War of 1812, when events such as the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Erie Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were scheduled to coincide with the Fourth of July celebrations. Congress passed a law making Independence Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1870.
Here’s what you need to know about what’s open and closed this July 4th.
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Is Walmart open on the 4th of July? See store hours
Walmart stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. However, it’s best to contact your local Walmart or check the store’s online directory before going to the store.
Is Costco open on the 4th of July?
According to Costco’s website, the warehouses will close on Thursday, July 4.
Is Target open on the 4th of July?
Yes, Target stores will be open on July 4, the company told USA TODAY. Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store about specific holiday hours.
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on the 4th of July?
- Everything US Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions and there will be no regular residential or business mail delivery on Thursday, July 4, the USPS confirmed to USA TODAY.
- Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, CitiBank AND JPMorgan Chase will close on July 4, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One coffee shops will remain open.
- UPS Pickup and delivery services will not be available on July 4, and UPS Store locations may be closed, according to the company’s website. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.
- MOST FedExPickup and delivery services will not be available on July 4, according to the company’s website. FedEx Office hours will also be modified, so it’s best to check with your local store for their specific hours.
Is Home Depot, Lowe’s, or Ace Hardware open on the 4th of July?
- MOST Home depot stores will be open July 4th, however hours may vary by location, so check with your local store for its specific hours.
- Lowe’s Stores will also be open on Thursday, but stores will close at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers are encouraged to check with their local stores to confirm holiday hours.
Are drugstores like Walgreens and Rite Aid open on the 4th of July?
- Walgreens locations will be open regular hours Thursday, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
- A majority of Rite Help locations will be open July 4th, however customers are encouraged to check the Rite Aid website for holiday store hours.
Restaurants open on the 4th of July
The following restaurants are OPEN on the 4th of July. The hours for the companies that have offered them are displayed.
- Starbucks
- McDonald’s
- Dunkin’
- Chick-fil-A; some locations may have limited hours
- Wendy’s
- Taco Bell
- subway
- KFC
- Cracker Barrel
- Olive Garden; 11 am to 10 pm
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- The Waffle House
- IHOP
- The Golden Corral
- Hooters
- Longhorn Steakhouse; 11 am to 10 pm
- Red lobster
- First Hour; 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
Grocery stores open on July 4th
Here are the grocery stores OPEN on the 4th of July. Schedules for the companies that offered them are marked.
- Walmart; 6 am to 11 pm
- Most stores in the Kroger family of companies (Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets , Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug).
- Winn-Dixie
- Trader Joe’s; all stores will close at 5:00 p.m
- Sam’s Club; 08:00-18:00 for Plus members, 10:00 to 18:00 for Club members
- Meijer; 6 am to midnight
- Publix
- Aldi
- Whole foods
- Food lion
- Harris Teeter
- The giant eagle
- of Wegman’s
Costco warehouses will be ENdEd on Thursday.
Retail stores open July 4th
The stores listed below will be OPEN on the 4th of July. Schedules for the companies that offered them are marked.
- The aim
- TJ Maxx; shops close at 8:00 p.m
- Marshall’s; shops close at 8:00 p.m
- Home Goods; shops close at 8:00 p.m
- Macy’s; shops close at 7pm
- Nordstrom
- gap
- Old Navy
- Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s; 9 am to 7 pm
- IKEA; 10 am to 6 pm
- Dick’s Sporting Goods; shops close at 7pm
- REI; 10 am to 6 pm
- Burlington
- Clamps; 10 am to 5 pm
- Office Depot and Office Max; 9 am to 6 pm
- PetSmart; 9 am to 6 pm
- PetCo
- Tractor Supply Co.; 08:00-18:00
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.