SouthernWorldwide.com – As the United States gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence, many Americans are planning gatherings and fireworks displays. With July 4th falling on a Saturday this year, some businesses may observe the holiday on Friday, July 3rd. This guide provides information on what stores and services will be open or closed during this period.
Most retail stores are expected to be open on Friday, July 3rd. It is always advisable to check local store hours, as they can vary by location.
Stores Scheduled to Be Open
The following establishments plan to operate during their regular business hours on both July 3rd and July 4th:
- Applebee’s
- Burger King
- Chick-fil-A
- CVS Pharmacy (Note: Some locations or pharmacies may have adjusted hours)
- Domino’s
- Dollar General
- Food Lion
- IHOP
- KFC
- Kroger (Most stores will be open, with a few exceptions)
- Lowe’s
- Macy’s
- McDonald’s
- Stop & Shop
- Target
- Walmart
Stores with Modified July 4th Hours
These stores will follow their normal schedule on July 3rd but will have adjusted hours on July 4th:
- Best Buy: Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- IKEA: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- JCPenney: Opens at 10 a.m. (Customers should verify closing times with their local store)
- Marshalls: Closes at 8 p.m.
- Nordstrom: Some locations may have special holiday hours for July 4th.
- HomeGoods: Closes at 8 p.m.
- Homesense: Closes at 8 p.m.
- Michaels: Closes at 6 p.m.
- Petco: Closes at 7 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s: Closes at 5 p.m.
- TJ Maxx: Closes at 8 p.m.
- Sierra: Closes at 8 p.m.
- Whole Foods: Closes at 6 p.m.
Costco’s Holiday Schedule
Costco will be closed on July 4th, according to a company spokesperson.
Target’s Operating Hours
Target stores will maintain their regular business hours, typically from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time, on both July 3rd and July 4th.
Walmart’s Operating Hours
Walmart stores will also operate under their standard business hours, usually from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time, on both July 3rd and July 4th.
USPS Mail Delivery
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will operate on its regular schedule on Friday, July 3rd, with mail deliveries continuing as normal. Post offices will be closed and mail delivery suspended on July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Services are expected to resume on Monday, July 6th.
FedEx and UPS Services
UPS retail locations will be open on July 3rd, and delivery services will proceed as usual. However, UPS Air and Ocean Freight Services for large cargo will not be available on Friday. On July 4th, UPS will suspend all pickup and delivery services. Customers are advised to check with their local UPS store for any Saturday operating hours, as some may be closed.
FedEx stores might be closed on both July 3rd and July 4th. Customers should contact their local FedEx Office for specific details. Regular delivery and pickup services will run on Friday, though some on-call and drop-box pickup schedules might be earlier than usual. Pickup and delivery services will be unavailable on Saturday.
Bank and Stock Market Operations
Major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, are scheduled to remain open on Friday, July 3rd. Most banks will close on July 4th to observe Independence Day, as per their holiday schedules.
The stock market will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in recognition of Independence Day. Trading activities are set to resume on Monday, July 6th, at 9:30 a.m. ET.
