What's Open and Closed for the Fourth of July? Your 2026 Holiday Shopping and Services Guide

As Americans gather to celebrate Independence Day and the nation's historic 250th anniversary, many are also making last-minute plans for shopping, dining and holiday errands. Since the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, some businesses and services are adjusting their schedules for both July 3 and July 4.

Here's a look at what will be open and closed throughout the holiday weekend.

Major Retailers and Restaurants

Most national retailers and restaurant chains will remain open on both July 3 and July 4, although operating hours may vary by location.

Stores and restaurants expected to operate under their regular schedules include:

• Applebee's

• Burger King

• Chick-fil-A

• CVS Pharmacy (some pharmacy locations may have reduced hours)

• Domino's

• Dollar General

• Food Lion

• IHOP

• KFC

• Kroger (most locations)

• Lowe's

• Macy's

• McDonald's

• Stop & Shop

• Target

• Walmart

Stores With Special Holiday Hours

Several retailers will remain open but will close earlier than usual on Independence Day.

Holiday schedules include:

• Best Buy: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• IKEA: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• JCPenney: Opens at 10 a.m. (closing times vary by location)

• Marshalls: Closes at 8 p.m.

• HomeGoods: Closes at 8 p.m.

• Homesense: Closes at 8 p.m.

• TJ Maxx: Closes at 8 p.m.

• Sierra: 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.

• Whole Foods Market: Closes at 6 p.m.

• Nordstrom: Holiday hours vary by location.

Customers are encouraged to verify local store hours before visiting.

Costco

Unlike many retailers, Costco warehouses will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Target and Walmart

Both Target and Walmart will continue operating under their normal schedules throughout the holiday weekend.

• Target: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. (local time)

• Walmart: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. (local time)

Mail Delivery

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will operate normally on Friday, July 3, including regular mail delivery.

On Saturday, July 4, post offices will be closed and regular mail delivery will be suspended in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 6.

UPS and FedEx

UPS will provide regular pickup and delivery services on July 3, although certain freight services may be unavailable. On July 4, pickup and delivery operations will be suspended, and some retail locations may also be closed.

FedEx will continue most delivery services on July 3, though pickup schedules may vary by area. Most pickup and delivery operations will pause on July 4, and some FedEx Office locations may operate under modified holiday hours.

Banks

Most major financial institutions—including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo—will be open on July 3.

Branches are expected to close on July 4 in observance of the federal holiday.

Stock Market

U.S. financial markets will observe the Independence Day holiday with a market closure on Friday, July 3.

Trading on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will resume on Monday, July 6, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

As millions of Americans celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with parades, cookouts and fireworks, checking local business hours before heading out can help avoid unexpected closures and ensure a smooth holiday weekend.