What's Open and Closed on July Fourth: A Simple Guide

The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. A year later, a spontaneous celebration in Philadelphia marked the anniversary of American independence. Observations became common after the War of 1812, leading to Congress making Independence Day a federal holiday in 1870.

Here's what is open and closed on the Fourth of July this year:

• Government offices, post offices, courts, and schools are closed.
• U.S. stock markets, banks, and most FedEx and UPS services are closed.
• Closed: Costco; Open: Target, Walmart with promotional sales; Most grocery stores with varying hours.
• Specific store hours: Whole Foods open, Trader Joe's closes at 5 p.m., Sam's Club open with adjusted hours.
• Most TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshalls open until 8 p.m.; Nordstrom, JCPenney, Macy's operate normally.
• Open: Dollar General, Dollar Tree; CVS open with possible reduced hours; Walgreens regular hours with some pharmacy closures; Rite Aid open.

Millions of Americans are expected to travel domestically this Fourth of July, with AAA forecasting a record 72.2 million travelers. Precautions like vehicle inspections are recommended for holiday travelers.

According to the source: KSL News.