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Most Retailers Open on July 4 as USPS, Banks and Major Carriers Pause Services

Federal observance shifts market and government closures to Friday, leaving mail and many bank services suspended over the holiday weekend.

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Overview

  • Most national retailers, grocery chains and chain restaurants were open on Saturday, July 4, 2026, though many locations operated reduced or modified hours and some stores closed early.
  • The U.S. Postal Service was closed on July 4 with no regular residential or business mail delivery and post offices closed for retail transactions.
  • U.S. equity markets observed the holiday on Friday, July 3, with the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq closed and trading set to resume on Monday, July 6.
  • UPS and FedEx suspended most pickup and delivery services on July 4 while maintaining limited express or critical-service options and urging customers to check local store hours.
  • Costco kept all U.S. warehouses closed for the holiday and consumers were advised to confirm local hours for pharmacies, club stores and franchise locations to avoid last-minute disruptions.