Which Major Stores and Restaurants Are Open on July 4 This Year

Most major U.S. retailers and restaurants will stay open on July 4, though several will close early or adjust pharmacy hours, while a smaller group including Costco, FedEx, UPS and USPS will be fully closed for America’s 250th birthday. Big-box stores, supermarkets, drugstores, fast-food chains and casual dining sit side-by-side on the open list, with hours that vary by location and by franchise.

The mix means a last-minute grocery run, a prescription refill, or a sit-down dinner on the Fourth is workable, but the early close at chains like Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Chipotle, and the closed doors at the warehouse club and the postal services, are the breaks in the plan. Below is how the holiday is shaping up at each of the chains that have spoken publicly.

Costco Closes; Target, Walmart and Most Grocers Stay Open

Costco will be closed on July 4, according to the warehouse chain’s official website. Target stores are open during regular hours, though the company encouraged customers to confirm with their local store. Walmart stores are open with normal operating hours, the company told FOX Business.

Kroger stores will be open, but pharmacy and clinic hours may vary, per the chain’s website. Sam’s Club, the Costco competitor, will be open with normal operating hours, a spokesperson told FOX Business. Dollar General will be open during regular hours, which may vary by location. Home Depot will be open and close at 8 p.m. local time, according to the company’s website.

Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s Cut the Day Short

Whole Foods will open at its regular time and close early, at 6:00 p.m., with a few exceptions, the company said in a statement provided to FOX Business. Trader Joe’s locations will all be open until 5 p.m. local time, according to the company’s website.

The two specialty grocers line up with the same pattern of a normal open and an early close, leaving a tight afternoon window for holiday cookout shopping. Kohl’s, the department store chain, will also run a short day, with all stores open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. local time, though store hours may vary by location. Macy’s stores will remain open on July 3 and 4, but hours may vary by location.

CVS and Walgreens Keep Pharmacies Running

CVS locations will be open, though some will operate at reduced hours, according to the company’s website. CVS is also partnering with America250 to play a role during celebrations in major cities like New York, Los Angeles and Boston, while maintaining a presence during parades and block parties in smaller markets. Walgreens stores will operate under their regular business hours, per the company’s website.

Walgreens will keep more than 4,000 pharmacy locations open, a change from previous years when stores remained open but most pharmacies were closed, the company said. “Unlike previous years – when stores remained open, but most pharmacies were closed – Walgreens will keep more than 4,000 pharmacy locations open,” the statement read. “This expanded availability enhances timely access to prescriptions, over-the-counter treatments, and onsite pharmacist support when patients need it most.”

Fast Food and Coffee Hold the Doors Open

U.S. Chick-fil-A restaurants are open on July 4, according to the company’s official website. Most U.S. Chipotle locations will close at 3 p.m. local time, per a statement provided to FOX Business. Dunkin’ will be open during normal operating hours, the coffee chain told FOX Business. Taco Bell will remain open on the Fourth of July, according to the company’s website.

Burger King hours will vary by franchise location, and the company encourages guests to confirm their location’s hours in person, online or through the Burger King app. Most McDonald’s locations are open on U.S. holidays, but hours may vary by location. Popeyes locations are expected to be open, and guests should check the Popeyes Restaurant Locator at Popeyes.com for the most up-to-date hours. Starbucks hours may vary by location, and the chain encourages customers to check with their local store. Many Wendy’s locations will be open, but the company encourages customers to check with their local restaurant. KFC encourages customers to check with their local locations for updated hours.

Sit-Down Restaurants and Pizza Chains

Olive Garden restaurants will be fully open with no change in operating hours, a spokesperson for the chain’s parent company, Darden, said in a statement. Some Applebee’s locations will be open, though customers are encouraged to check with their local franchise for hours. “Select Applebee’s restaurants nationwide will be open on July 4th, although hours may vary. Please contact your local Applebee’s for specific information on holiday hours as each restaurant is independently owned and operated and hours vary by location,” the company said.

Shipping and Mail: FedEx, UPS and USPS All Closed

FedEx locations will be closed on July 4, according to the company’s website. UPS locations will be closed on July 4, according to the company’s website. USPS locations will be closed on July 4, according to the official Postal Service website.

The three major carriers line up together on the closure list, with no package pickup or delivery on the holiday across the major networks. That hands the day’s shipping volume to any carriers still operating locally and pushes outgoing shipments to the next business day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Costco open on July 4?

No. Costco will be closed on July 4, according to the warehouse chain’s official website.

What time does Whole Foods close on July 4?

Most Whole Foods Market stores will open at their regular time and close early, at 6:00 p.m., with a few exceptions, the company said in a statement.

Are FedEx, UPS and USPS delivering on July 4?

No. FedEx locations, UPS locations and USPS locations will all be closed on July 4, according to each company’s website.

Which fast-food chains are open on July 4?

Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell will be open, Dunkin’ will run normal hours, and Popeyes locations are expected to be open. Chipotle will close at 3 p.m. local time. Burger King, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Wendy’s and KFC hours vary by location.

Is Walgreens pharmacy open on the Fourth of July?

Yes. Walgreens will keep more than 4,000 pharmacy locations open on July 4, according to the company’s statement.