Fourth of July is set to arrive Tuesday and Americans around the country will celebrate the 247th anniversary of the country’s independence from Great Britain with barbecues, fireworks and more.
U.S. markets will be closed in observance of Independence Day, as will banks, post offices and the majority of government agencies.
Compared to other major federal holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, a relatively larger number of restaurants and stores will be open on the Fourth of July to meet the public’s needs for backup dinner plans or other last-minute items they need for the festivities. There are some exceptions though – a notable example being Costco which will be closed Tuesday.
Store hours may vary from location to location among chains, so would-be patrons planning trips to the store on July 4 should check online or call ahead to confirm the hours a given business will be open.
Costco is one of the stores that will be closed on the Fourth of July. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Here’s a rundown of the major grocery stores, convenience stores and retailers that are scheduled to be open on the Fourth of July.
Walmart stores will be open on the Fourth of July. (Photographer: Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Most Target stores will be open for business on July 4. (PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Barnes & Noble is among the retailers that will be open on July 4. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Most 7-Eleven locations will be open on July 4. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images / Getty Images)