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LOS ANGELES - Need to grab groceries or a bite to eat on Independence Day? Most Americans will find retail stores and restaurants open in some capacity on Friday, July 4, 2025, but there are exceptions — and some closures are nationwide.

Essential services like banks, post offices, and financial markets will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. 

And while most grocery and retail stores plan to remain open, store hours vary widely, and a few national chains — including Costco — will be closed completely.

What’s open on the Fourth of July 2025?

What we know:

The following national stores and restaurants have confirmed they will be open on July 4. Hours vary by location:

• Walmart
• Target
• Kroger and Kroger family stores (including Ralphs, King Soopers, Fred Meyer, and more)
• Publix
• Food Lion
• Meijer
• Whole Foods
• Wegmans
• Harveys
• Winn-Dixie
• Albertsons Companies stores (Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME, Tom Thumb)
• Lidl
• Harris Teeter
• Giant Eagle and Market District supermarketsArby’s
• Bonefish Grill
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill
• The Cheesecake Factory
• Chipotle
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Fogo de Chão
• Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
• IHOP
• Red Lobster
• Sweetgreen
• TGI Fridays
• REI
• Petco
• PetSmart
• Office Depot and OfficeMax
• Tractor Supply Co.
• IKEA
• Sam’s Club (open with modified hours)
• TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods (open, closing early)
• Macy’s
• Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack
• Kohl’s
• JCPenney
• Belk
• Ace Hardware (hours vary by location)
• Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta (hours vary by location)

What’s closed on the Fourth of July 2025?

A festive pup dressed in red, white, and blue steals the show at a Fourth of July celebration, complete with patriotic cape, bowtie, and top hat. (hoto by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)

These services and stores are confirmed to be closed on July 4:

• Costco
• Post offices
• Banks
• New York Stock Exchange
• Some Albertsons-affiliated pharmacies (check local store for holiday pharmacy hours)

What we don't know:

As always, hours may vary by location, especially for chains with independently owned or franchised stores, so it’s best to check with your local location before heading out.