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Federal Government Observes Independence Day on Friday, July 3; Markets Closed

Because July 4 falls on a Saturday the federal observance on Friday shifts pay and official closures for federal workers, halts market trading, leaves banks, retailers, carriers to set varied schedules.

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Overview

  • Federal offices and many courts observed the holiday on Friday, July 3, following Office of Personnel Management guidance, and U.S. stock markets were closed until trading resumes Monday, July 6.
  • The U.S. Postal Service operated normally on Friday with regular mail delivery but will close and suspend regular delivery on Saturday, July 4.
  • Most major banks and many retail chains remained open on Friday with some branches using reduced hours, and most retailers and grocery stores are expected to be open on Saturday with location-by-location variations.
  • Major carriers ran modified services on Friday and suspended most regular pickup and delivery on Saturday, with limited emergency and express options such as UPS Express Critical and FedEx Custom Critical available.
  • Federal practice moves a weekend holiday to the nearest weekday for pay and leave purposes, which is why agencies observed the holiday on Friday and why consumers should check local branch, store, DMV and carrier hours before planning errands.