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Independence Day Observed Friday, July 3, as Mail, Markets and Retail Hours Shift

Observing the holiday on a weekday pushes banks to operate Friday, which causes carriers and stores to change pickup, delivery and opening hours for the long weekend.

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A United States Postal Service (USPS) worker exits a Grumman Long Life Vehicle.
Costco stores and gas stations will be closed all day Saturday.
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Overview

  • Federal guidance confirmed that because July 4 falls on a Saturday, the holiday will be officially observed on Friday, July 3, shifting the normal federal schedule.
  • The U.S. Postal Service will close post offices and suspend regular residential and business mail delivery on Saturday, July 4, though Priority Mail Express still runs.
  • UPS and FedEx will not provide most regular pickup and delivery on July 4, with both carriers keeping limited critical or custom-critical services available and retail hours modified.
  • Major retailers differ: Costco will be closed on July 4 while Walmart and many other chains plan to stay open with hours that may vary by location and some grocers will limit hours.
  • Most banks will be open during normal hours on the observed holiday Friday and closed on Saturday, the NYSE will be closed Friday with trading resuming Monday, July 6, and consumers should check local store and carrier hours before the long weekend.