Retailers Open on Fourth of July Amid Nationwide Closures
On July 4, 2025, major retailers like Walmart and Target will operate normally, while banks and stock markets will be closed for Independence Day.
What's open and closed on July Fourth
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Overview
- Most major retailers, including Walmart, Target, and Starbucks, will be open on July 4, 2025, offering regular business hours and promotions.
- Banks, post offices, and stock markets will be closed on Independence Day, affecting financial transactions and mail services.
- AAA forecasts that 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the holiday period from June 28 to July 6, 2025.
- Costco and several other grocery chains will be closed, while some stores like Kroger and Whole Foods will operate with limited hours.
- The Fourth of July marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, celebrating American independence.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the Fourth of July as a significant holiday, emphasizing closures of government and financial institutions while highlighting the operational status of major retailers. Their perspective reflects a balance between tradition and modern consumerism, subtly prioritizing commercial activity alongside national observance, indicating a bias towards economic engagement.
"July 4 is one of the most popular days for cookouts, get-togethers and, well, day drinking."
Fortune"Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road, taking advantage of the Fourth of July falling on a Friday this year."
Associated Press"Many grocery stores and retailers plan to remain open for anyone needing to do some last-minute shopping."
CBS News"Target will be an option for you this year."
USA TODAY"Starbucks should be an option for you this year."
USA TODAY"McDonald's should be an option for you this year."
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FAQ
Major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Starbucks will be open on July 4, 2025, generally operating with regular hours and offering promotions.
Banks, post offices, and stock markets will be closed on July 4, 2025, in observance of the federal holiday, which affects financial transactions and mail services.
Some grocery chains like Kroger and Whole Foods will operate with limited hours, but others such as Costco and several grocery chains will be closed for the holiday.
AAA forecasts that approximately 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the holiday period from June 28 to July 6, 2025.
The Fourth of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the United States' independence from British rule.
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