
Your Guide to July Fourth: What’s Open and Closed!
2025-07-04
Author: Ying
Celebrate Independence Day with Knowledge!
July Fourth, known as Independence Day, commemorates the momentous adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on this very day in 1776. While celebrations began as spontaneous gatherings, they truly gained momentum after the War of 1812, leading Congress to officially declare July Fourth a federal holiday in 1870.
What’s Open and Closed This July Fourth?
As you gear up for Independence Day festivities, it's vital to know what services and stores are available. Here's the breakdown for 2023:
- **Government Offices and Schools:** Closed.
- **Banks and Stock Markets:** Enjoy a day off as all major banks and stock markets will be closed.
- **Shipping Services:** Most FedEx and UPS services won’t be operational.
Retail Heaven!
- **Costco:** Closed on July Fourth.
- **Major Retailers:** While Target and Walmart will be bustling with customers and promotional sales, others like Nordstrom, JCPenney, and Macy's will maintain their regular business hours.
- **Grocery Stores:** Most will be open, but hours may differ. Whole Foods will operate as usual, while Trader Joe's will close early at 5 p.m. Sam's Club will welcome Plus members from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Club members from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pharmacy and Convenience Store Updates
- **CVS and Walgreens:** Many CVS locations and pharmacies will remain open, though some may have reduced hours. Meanwhile, Walgreens will follow regular hours, but watch out—most pharmacies will be closed except at 24-hour locations.
- **Dollar Stores:** Dollar General and Dollar Tree will be operating, though hours may vary.
Travel Trends to Watch!
With July Fourth falling on a Friday, millions of Americans are poised to hit the roads! AAA predicts a record-breaking 72.2 million people will travel domestically from June 28 to July 6—up 1.7 million from last year and 7 million since 2019! Of these, 61.6 million will take road trips while 5.8 million will soar through the skies.
AAA's Adrienne Woodland suggests travelers perform vehicle checks to prevent mishaps like dead batteries or empty gas tanks.
Have a Safe and Fun Fourth of July!
Whether you're celebrating with family, friends, or fireworks, make sure to plan ahead and enjoy the holiday!