What's Open on July 4? Walmart, Costco, Banks, Target, Post Office, Grocery, Restaurants

Banks and post offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day, but most major restaurant, grocery and retail chains will remain open. The stock market will also be closed.

According to the Library of Congress, the origins of the Fourth of July date back to when Philadelphians marked the first anniversary of American independence with a "spontaneous celebration." Congress made it a federal holiday on June 28, 1870.

Walmart, Target, Costco Hours

• Walmart: Open 6 a.m.-11 p.m., though the company suggests checking with your local store.
• Costco: All warehouses closed.
• Target: Open, but hours vary.

Groceries Open July 4

Including hours, if provided:

• Trader Joe's: All stores close at 5 p.m.
• Sam's Club: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for Plus members, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for Club members
• Kroger
• Winn-Dixie
• Meijer: 6 a.m.-midnight
• Publix
• Aldi
• Whole Foods
• Food Lion
• Harris Teeter
• Giant Eagle
• Wegman's

Restaurants Open July 4

• Starbucks
• McDonald's
• Dunkin'
• Chick-fil-A (some locations may have limited hours)
• Wendy's
• Taco Bell
• Subway
• KFC
• Cracker Barrel
• Olive Garden (11 a.m.-10 p.m.)
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Waffle House
• IHOP
• Golden Corral
• Hooters
• Longhorn Steakhouse (11 a.m.-10 p.m.)
• Red Lobster
• First Watch (7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)

Banks Closed July 4

Branches of these banks will be closed, per the companies:

• Capital One
• Bank of America
• PNC
• Truist
• CitiBank
• JPMorgan Chase

Post Office, UPS, FedEx Closed July 4

• All U.S. Postal Service facilities closed; no regular mail delivery.
• UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available and UPS Store locations may be closed, per the company's website.
• FedEx pickup and delivery services also won't be available, per the company's website. FedEx Office hours will be modified.

Home Improvement Stores Open July 4

Hours vary by location:

• Home Depot
• Lowe's (closing at 8 p.m. local time)
• Ace Hardware

Pharmacies Open July 4

• Walgreens: Open regular hours
• Rite Aid: A majority of locations will be open, but check the website for hours.

More retail stores open on July 4:

• TJ Maxx (closes 8 p.m.)
• Marshall's (closes 8 p.m.)
• HomeGoods (closes 8 p.m.)
• Macy's (closes 7 p.m.)
• Nordstrom
• Gap
• Old Navy
• Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's (9 a.m.-7 p.m.)
• IKEA (10 a.m.- 6 p.m.)
• Dick's Sporting Goods (closes 7 p.m.)
• REI (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
• Burlington
• Staples (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
• Office Depot and Office Max (9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
• PetSmart (9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
• Petco
• Tractor Supply Co. (8 a.m.-6 p.m.)