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It's time to break out the red, white and blue to celebrate America's birthday.
July 4, 2022 is the 246th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopting the Declaration of Independence, which announced the colonies' separation from Great Britain. A celebration of American independence, the Fourth of July is a holiday usually associated with fireworks, barbecues, concerts, parades and family. However, life goes on — daily activities such as running errands can't always be put on hold. Store, business and post office closures can put a damper on plans when you're searching for last-minute necessities on Independence Day.
Perhaps you forgot the key ingredient to your signature dish, ran out of sunscreen for your pool party or broke the markers at the craft table. The fact that July 4 is a federal holiday means you might be uncertain about where you can turn to save the day.
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Here's a guide to what stores and services will be open on the Fourth of July this year.
What stores are open on the Fourth of July?
Luckily for last-minute shoppers, most major retailers will remain open (with shortened hours) on the federal holiday. Below is a list of some retailers and their hours of operation:
Target: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Walmart: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
T.J. Maxx: 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Home Depot: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m
Lowe's: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
CVS: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dollar Tree: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Are convenience stores open?
Perhaps you forgot something quite simple — butter, soda, a toothbrush or firewood — convenience stores have got you covered. 7-Eleven, RiteAid, Speedway, Wawa, Walgreens and Dollar General remain open and can save the day.
Will grocery stores be open on Independence Day?
About 74 million Americans pull out their grills and barbecue for the Fourth of July (cooking up about 150 million hot dogs!). Maybe work was crazy, and you couldn't get to the store until the morning of Independence Day. Below is a list of grocery stores that will be open:
BJ's Wholesale Club: Regular hours
The Fresh Market: Regular hours
Publix: Regular hours
Ralphs: Open (hours vary by location)
Safeway: Regular hours (pharmacy closed)
Star Market: Regular hours (pharmacy closed)
Trader Joe's: Open (all locations close at 5:00 p.m.)
Wegmans: Regular hours
Whole Foods: Regular hours
Is the stock market open on July 4 and July 5?
The New York Stock Exchange is closed on July 4. It reopens Tuesday, July 5. There are only a few other holidays on which the New York Stock Exchange is closed: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.
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Are banks open on Independence Day?
The Federal Reserve, the central banking system of the U.S., has 11 standard bank holidays (Independence Day is one of them). However, this doesn't completely rule out all banking transactions. Although you might not be able to go into a bank to speak with a teller or open an account, ATMs will still be open.
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One of the most patriotic holidays is finally here, the Fourth of July, otherwise known as Independence Day.
And as we engage in the typical American traditions—barbecues, cookouts and parades, or even hunting for the best deals—many of us are wondering if we will be able to carry out any tasks we have for the day. This includes last-minute trips to the grocery store, especially if we've forgotten to buy a few things.
The Fourth of July commemorates the day the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
As it is a federal holiday, most companies and employees will be taking the day off. If you're wondering if your local grocery or department store will be open, Newsweek has rounded up below which retailers are and aren't open during the holiday.
What Stores Are Open on July 4th?
- ALDI: Stores will be open, but with modified hours. Make sure to check your local store.
- CVS: Open and operating at normal hours. However, pharmacy hours may vary, make sure to call and check with your local CVS.
- Home Depot: Open and operating at normal hours.
- Kroger: All stores will be open, but opening hours will depend on location. The Kroger supermarkets include Dillons, Smith's, Ralphs, QFC, City Market, Metro Market, Mariano's, Gerbes, Harris Teeter, King Soopers and Pick 'n Save. Get your local store's hours here.
- Macy's: Most stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m, check with your local Macy's store.
- Safeway: Open and working at normal hours.
- Sam's Club: Stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Stop & Shop: Open and working at normal hours.
- Target: Open and working at normal hours. These regular hours will vary upon location.
- Trader Joe's: All stores will close at 5 p.m.
- Walgreens: Open and working at normal hours.
- Walmart: Open and working at normal hours. However, it's important to note that Walmart Supercenter and Walmart stores will have different opening hours, make sure to check your local store.
- Whole Foods: Open and working at normal hours.
It's important to remember that all stores' opening hours, regular or not, will differ depending on state and location. So we still recommend checking your local store's opening times online, before going to it.
What Stores Aren't Open on the Fourth of July?
As far as we're aware, the only major retailer that will be closing all its stores for the federal holiday is Costco.
While we all tend to know the hours of our favorite stores, there’s no denying that whenever any holiday rolls around we begin to frantically go down the Google rabbit hole in searching to see if our favorite shopping destinations are open for business.
Many stores have begun to close their doors on the year’s biggest holidays including Christmas and Thanksgiving, but it’s impossible to keep track of which choose to observe the various holidays and which operate under normal or abbreviated business hours.
To help you identify which stores are closed on the Fourth of July, we’ve rounded up a complete guide on which grocery and retail stores you can expect to be open and closed on July 4!
If you’re hoping to make a trip out to Menards on the Fourth of July, you’re in luck! Mendards will be open on July 4, though it wouldn’t hurt to call ahead to make sure your local store isn’t closing early for the holiday.
Is Ross open on 4th of July, 2022?
Need to make a trip to Ross on July 4th? No worries, Ross will be open on July 4th.
Old Navy is expected to be open on July 4, 2022, but there is a chance your local Old Navy store could be closing early so it wouldn’t hurt to call ahead to confirm your store hours.
Is Dollar General open on 4th of July, 2022?
If you need to make a last-minute run to your local Dollar General, you’re in luck! Dollar General will be open on July 4, though it is possible stores could have limited hours.
If you’re heading out to pick up some last-minute 4th of July supplies at your local Whole Foods, you’re in luck as the grocery chain will be open on 4th of July this year.
Is Petco open on July 4th, 2022?
Fear not! Petco will not be closing its doors on the Fourth of July and will be open on Monday, July 4, 2022. There is a chance your local Petco could have limited hours due to the holiday, so it wouldn’t hurt to call ahead of time to be sure.
Need to make a trip to Petsmart to pick up something for the four-legged companion in your life? You’re in luck as Petsmart will be open on Fourth of July!
What grocery stores are open on July 4? (2022)
If you’re in need of making a trip to the grocery store to pick up some supplies for your Fourth of July celebrations, the good news is that you have a lot of options to choose from. This is because most grocery stores are expected to be open this Fourth of July holiday including the following grocery chains:
7-Eleven
Acmeme
Aldi
Albertsons
ARKO Corp convenience stores (Brands include E-Z Mart, fas mart, Scotchman, Admiral,
Roadrunner and Village Pantry)
Big Y
City Market
Cub Foods
Cumberland Farms
CVS
Fred Meyer
Fresh Market
Fry’s Food Stores
Harris Teeter
Harveys Supermarketr
H-E-B
Hy-Vee
Ingles
King Soopers
Kroger
Lucky Supermarkets
MAPCO
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Meijer
Natrual Grocers
Pilot Flying J
Publix
QuickChek
Ralphs
Rite Aid
Safeway
Sam’s Club
Save A Lot
Sheetz
Smart & Final
Sprouts Farmers Market
Stop and Shop
Target
Trader Joe’s
Vons
Walgreens
Walmart
Wawa
Wegmans
Whole Foods Market
Winn-Dixie
The only major grocery store chain that is not expected to be open on the Fourth of July this year is Costco, which will be closed on July 4 in celebration of the holiday.
What retail stores are open on July 4? (2022)
Of course, groceries aren’t the only reason we tend to go out on the Fourth of July as there are plenty of other needs we turn to stores such as Walmart and Meijer. If you’re in need of some retail therapy this Fourth of July, these retailers will all be open on July 4, 2022:
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Barnes & Noble
Bass Pro Shops
Bed Bath & Beyond
Belk
Best Buy
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Big Lots
Burlington
Cabela’s
The Children’s Place
The Container Store
CVS
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dillard’s
Dollar General
Dollar Tree
Family Dollar
Five Below
Guitar Center
Hobby Lobby
Home Depot
HomeGoods
Ikea
JCPenney
Joann Stores
Kay Jewelers
Kirkland’s
Kohl’s
Lowe’s
Macy’s
Marshalls
Menards
Michaels
Nordstrom
Nordstrom Rack
Office Depot and OfficeMax
Old Navy
Party City
Petco
Pet Smart
Ross
Sam’s Club
Staples
Target
TJ Maxx
Tractor Supply & Co
Ulta
Walgreens
Walmart
Zales
What retail stores are closed on July 4? (2022)
Interestingly, it looks like the only retailer that will be closed on the Fourth of July this year is Costco. All other major retailers such Walmart, Target and more will remain open — though some might have limited hours for the holiday.
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