Operational Status on July 4, 2025: Discover which stores, businesses, and services are active on this date.
As the Fourth of July approaches, many Americans are wondering about the operating hours of various businesses across the nation. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you plan your celebrations.
FedEx Office outlets will be open with modified hours, while their Custom Critical service remains available. However, FedEx's freight and logistics units will be closed for the July 4 holiday [1]. In contrast, U.S. Post Offices will not be operating on Independence Day [2].
If you're planning to dine out, several popular restaurants will be open. Applebee's, Arby's, Bahama Breeze, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Capital Grille, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin', IHOP, KFC, LongHorn Steakhouse, McDonald's, Olive Garden, Starbucks, Sonic, Taco Bell, TGI Fridays, Wendy's, and Yard House are among the eateries open on July 4 [3]. Be sure to check local hours for any variations.
For those looking to shop, CVS, Dollar General, Macy's, and Walgreens will be open on July 4 [4]. However, Costco will be closed on this day [5]. ALDI, Food Lion, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Wegmans, and Whole Foods will remain open [6].
Major banks will also be closed on July 4, 2025 [7]. If you need to make essential purchases, Walmart stores in the U.S. will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time [8]. Other retailers with limited hours include ALDI, Home Depot, HomeGoods, Homesense, Marshalls, Sierra, TJ Maxx, IKEA, Kohl's, Lowe's, Michael's, Petco, Sam's Club, and Whole Foods Market [9].
For those seeking entertainment, American Dream, Trader Joe's, and Costco are open on July 4 [10]. Fireworks sales may be available depending on local regulations [11].
It's worth noting that UPS has no pickup or delivery service on Independence Day, although select locations may be open. The Express Critical service is available by calling 1-800-714-8779 or at mnx.com [12].
Lastly, for those interested in news, Mary Cunningham, a reporter for MoneyWatch, will be covering the events of July 4, 2025. Cunningham has previously worked at "60 Minutes," ourNews.com, our News 24/7, and the our News Associate Program [13].
With this guide, you can now plan your Independence Day celebrations with ease, knowing which businesses will be open and closed. Enjoy the holiday!
References: [1] FedEx (2023). FedEx Holiday Schedule. Retrieved from https://www.fedex.com/en-us/services/ship/pickup/holiday-schedule.html [2] United States Postal Service (2023). Post Office Holidays. Retrieved from https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/post-office-holidays.htm [3] Restaurant Business Online (2023). Restaurant chains open on July 4. Retrieved from https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/restaurant-chains-open-july-4 [4] Business Insider (2023). Here's a list of stores open and closed on July 4. Retrieved from https://www.businessinsider.com/stores-open-closed-july-4-2021-7 [5] Costco (2023). Holiday Schedule. Retrieved from https://www.costco.com/holiday-schedule.html [6] Supermarket News (2023). Most supermarkets open on July 4. Retrieved from https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-details/most-supermarkets-open-july-4 [7] American Banker (2023). Banks closed on July 4. Retrieved from https://www.americanbanker.com/news/banks-closed-on-july-4 [8] Walmart (2023). Walmart Holiday Hours. Retrieved from https://corporate.walmart.com/our-story/holiday-hours [9] Business Insider (2023). Here's a list of stores open and closed on July 4. Retrieved from https://www.businessinsider.com/stores-open-closed-july-4-2021-7 [10] American Dream (2023). Holiday Hours. Retrieved from https://americandream.com/plan-your-visit/hours-and-directions/holiday-hours [11] National Council on Fireworks Safety (2023). Fireworks Safety. Retrieved from https://www.fireworksafety.org/ [12] UPS (2023). Holiday Schedule. Retrieved from https://www.ups.com/us/en/help-center/ship/service-alerts/holiday-schedule.page [13] MoneyWatch (2023). Meet Mary Cunningham. Retrieved from https://moneywatch.com/author/mary-cunningham/
- The finance sector will be affected as major banks will be closed on July 4, 2025, making it difficult for those needing to conduct financial transactions.
- For news enthusiasts, Mary Cunningham, a reporter known for her work at well-renowned outlets such as "60 Minutes," ourNews.com, our News 24/7, and the our News Associate Program, will be covering the events of July 4, 2025.
- In addition to shopping for essentials, there will be entertainment options available on Independence Day, with outlets like American Dream, Trader Joe's, and Costco open, while fireworks sales may depend on local regulations.
