Fourth of July 2024: What’s open, what’s closed? UPS, FedEx, banks, stock markets, stores, restaurants

Today is July 4th, or Independence Day, marking America’s 248th birthday.

The holiday marks the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, signaling the official separation of the 13 original colonies from Great Britain amid the Revolutionary War.

Since that day, July 4, 1776 has been considered America’s “birthday,” making her 248 years old today. The day has been a federal holiday in the U.S. since 1870, though celebrations go back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.

Independence Day is a federal and state holiday, meaning government offices and courts are closed. The Fourth of July is the sixth federal holiday of the year. The next federal holiday is Labor Day on Sept. 2, followed by Columbus Day on Oct. 14, Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Thanksgiving on Nov. 28 and Christmas on Dec. 25.

Here’s a look at what else is open and closed on July 4, 2024:

Federal offices and courts – Closed

State, county and municipal offices- Closed

U.S. Post Office – Closed. No mail will run on July 4th and post offices will be closed.

Fed Ex and UPS – Closed, except for FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical.

Banks – Closed

Financial markets- NYSE, NASDAQ closed

Grocery stores

Many grocery stores are open on July 4th though hours may change:

Aldi – 8 a.m.-4 p.m., hours vary by store

BJ’s Wholesale – 8 a.m.-10 p.m., hours vary by store

Costco – Closed

Publix – 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sam’s Club – Plus members 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Club Members 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Target – 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Trader Joe’s – 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Walmart – 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

Whole Foods – 8 a.m.-9 p.m., hours vary by store

Restaurants and shopping malls

Almost all restaurants and shopping malls are open on July 4. Check ahead for hours.