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The Fourth of July is on Friday, and consumers needing to do some last-minute shopping or looking for a meal are in luck.
That is because most retail, grocery and restaurant chains will remain open in some capacity on Friday, July 4, while banks, post offices, and the stock market will be closed on the holiday.
The origins of the Fourth of July date back to July 4, 1776, when the U.S. unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence.
However, the annual observation of the holiday only became a regular occurrence after the War of 1812, when events such as groundbreaking ceremonies for the Erie Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were scheduled to coincide with Fourth of July festivities, according to the Library of Congress. Congress passed a law making Independence Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1870.
Here is what you need to know about what will be open and closed on the Fourth of July in 2025.
When is the Fourth of July?
Independence Day is on Friday, July 4, this year.
Is Walmart open on the Fourth of July?
Yes, Walmart stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the Fourth of July. It’s still best to check with your local Walmart or check the online store directory to confirm hours before heading to the store.
Is Target open on the Fourth of July?
Yes, Target stores will be open on the Fourth of July, the company told USA TODAY. Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours.
Is Starbucks open on the Fourth of July?
Starbucks store hours vary by location. You can find hours for a specific store using the Starbucks app.
Is McDonald’s open on the Fourth of July?
Hours vary by location, but most McDonald’s locations in the U.S. are open on holidays, according to the company’s statement to USA TODAY.
Are Costco or Sam’s Club open on the Fourth of July?
According to Costco’s website, warehouses will be closed on Friday, July 4.
Sam’s Club warehouses will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members on the Fourth of July, according to the company’s website.
Are CVS and Walgreens open on the Fourth of July?
- CVS stores will be open on July 4, although some locations may have reduced hours. Customers are encouraged to call their local stores before visiting or checking hours at CVS.com.
- Retail operations at Walgreens will operate under their regular hours on the Fourth of July, while a majority of Walgreens pharmacies will be closed, except for 24-hour locations and other select pharmacies, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Customers are encouraged to check the company’s online store locator to determine the hours of their local store.
Are Home Depot, Lowe’s or Ace Hardware open on the Fourth of July?
- Home Depot stores will open at their regular times on July 4, according to a company spokesperson, and will close early at 8 p.m. local time.
- Lowe’s stores will also be open regular hours on July 4.
- Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm business hours on the Fourth of July.
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on the Fourth of July? Will mail be delivered?
- All post offices will be closed for retail transactions and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on Friday, July 4, according to the U.S. Postal Service’s website.
- UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will not be available on July 4. UPS Store locations may be closed, according the company’s website, and FedEx Office hours will also be modified.
- Branches of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase and Capital One will be closed on the holiday, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One Cafes will remain open.
Are restaurants open on the Fourth of July?
The following restaurants will be open on Friday, July 4. Hours are provided for the companies that provided them.
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Dunkin’
- Chipotle: Most restaurants will close at 3 p.m. local time
- Chick-fil-A
- Cracker Barrel
- Wendy’s
- Burger King
- Golden Corral
- Olive Garden
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- Applebee’s
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Arby’s
- IHOP
- Waffle House
- KFC
- Subway
- Jimmy John’s
- Taco Bell
- Bonefish Grill
- Firehouse Subs
- Cheesecake Factory
- Panera Bread
- Krispy Kreme
- Whataburger
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- First Watch
- Zaxbys
Are grocery stores open on the Fourth of July?
The following grocery stores will be open on Friday, July 4. Hours are provided for the companies that provided them.
- Walmart
- 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)
- Sam’s Club: Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members
- Trader Joe’s: Stores will close at 5 p.m. local time
- Meijer; 6 a.m. to midnight
- Publix
- Aldi
- Whole Foods
- Food Lion
- Wegmans
- Harveys Supermarkets
- Winn-Dixie
- Most stores in the Albertsons family of companies (Safeway, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Vons and Tom Thumb)
- Lidl
- Harris Teeter
- Giant Eagle
Are retail stores open on the Fourth of July?
The following retail stores will be open on Friday, July 4. Hours are provided for the companies that provided them.
- Target
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- Ace Hardware
- TJ Maxx
- Marshall’s
- HomeGoods
- Macy’s
- Nordstrom
- JCPenney: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Kohl’s: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sephora
- Belk: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Gap
- Old Navy
- Banana Republic
- Athleta
- Bass Pro Shop
- Cabela’s
- REI: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Burlington
- IKEA
- Petco: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- PetSmart
- Office Depot and OfficeMax: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tractor Supply Company: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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.
