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What's Open and Closed on the Fourth of July? Here's What to Know
Most banks, mail services and government offices will close, while major retailers and grocery chains plan to stay open with some reduced holiday hours.
- As America celebrates its 250th birthday this Saturday, July 4, federal offices, courts, and mail services will close in observance of the national holiday, with many federal workers observing the break on Friday, July 3.
- The Fourth of July commemorates the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress, which announced the colonies' separation from Great Britain; Congress officially designated the date a federal holiday in 1870.
- While most retailers and grocery stores like Walmart and Publix remain open, shipping services face widespread disruptions; the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, and UPS will suspend regular operations on Saturday, though UPS Express Critical service remains available.
- Most banks will remain closed Saturday, though online banking and ATMs stay accessible; Costco Wholesale closes all locations annually for Independence Day, unlike many competitors operating with reduced hours.
- Post offices will reopen and regular mail delivery will resume on Monday, July 6, while communities wrap up celebrations featuring parades, fireworks, and concerts.
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