Independence Day in the United States, celebrated annually on July 4th, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. While many celebrate with barbecues and fireworks, it’s important to note that many businesses adjust their hours or remain closed for the holiday.
Essential Services:
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Postal Services:
FedEx offices will operate with adjusted hours, with some locations closed and no delivery or pickup services available. UPS will also close some stores and suspend daily pickup and delivery services, although UPS Express Critical service will continue unaffected. The USPS will be fully closed on July 4th, with no regular mail delivery or PO Box services available. Only Priority Mail Express will remain operational.*
Banks:
The majority of banks will be closed on Independence Day. However, certain online banking services and ATMs will remain operational.Retail:
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Major Retailers:
Walmart plans to remain open for regular business hours on July 4th.*
Grocery Stores:
Walmart, Food 4 Less, Jewel-Osco, CVS, Speedway, Cermak Fresh Market, Kroger, Meijer, Tony’s Fresh Market, Publix, and Mariano’s will be open during their regular hours. Sam’s Club will close at 6:00 p.m.*
Other Retailers:
Apple stores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Best Buy will also be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Big Lots will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dillard’s will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dollar General, Family Dollar, and HomeGoods will be open during their normal business hours. IKEA will close at 6:00 p.m. JOANN will close at 7:00 p.m. JCPenney will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Lowe’s, Menards, and Macy’s will have most stores close at 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively. Marshalls and Michaels will be open during normal business hours. Barnes and Noble hours may vary by location.Other Closures:
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Stock Market:
The stock market will be closed on Independence Day.*
Schools and Federal Agencies:
Schools and federal agencies will also be closed for the holiday.*
