What government services and establishments will be open on the 4th of July?

The 248th anniversary of Independence Day in the United States will be commemorated this Thursday, July 4, 2024, with a celebration usually associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, family reunions and concerts.

However, despite the day off, activities continue and you can take advantage of the break to resolve pending issues or run errands, but you have to be careful, because closures of stores, businesses and post offices can spoil your plans.

If it's a matter of finding a last-minute key ingredient for your signature dish or you ran out of sunscreen for the pool party, the issue can be resolved, because most stores will be open, although it could be with reduced hours.

On the other hand, if you're dealing with government paperwork, there will be no way to use the holiday, because there will be no services open on July 4, just as almost every bank in the country will also not be open, along with the New York Stock Exchange.

What stores are open on the 4th of July?

Last-minute shoppers will be fortunate that most major retail stores will be open for the federal holiday (some with reduced hours).

Here's a list of some stores and their hours of operation:

• Target: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Walmart: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• T.J. Maxx: 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Home Depot: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Macy's: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Lowe's: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• CVS: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Dollar Tree: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Office Depot: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What convenience stores will be open on July 4?

Convenience stores such as 7-Eleven, RiteAid, Speedway, Wawa, Walgreens and Dollar General will be open to save the day for some last-minute shopping.

Are banks open on the 4th of July?

Being a federal holiday, federal government offices will remain closed along with nearly every bank in the country. Any banks that are open will likely operate on modified hours.