What's Open on Independence Day (4th of July)?
Independence Day (4th of July) 2026
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Observed Friday, July 3, 2026 — falls on a Saturday, so the federal closure moves to Friday.
Federal holiday
Independence Day (4th of July) 2027
Sunday, July 4, 2027
Observed Monday, July 5, 2027 — falls on a Sunday, so the federal closure moves to Monday.
Federal holiday
Independence Day (July 4) is a federal holiday. In 2026 it falls on a Saturday, so it is observed on Friday, July 3 — banks, USPS and the market close that Friday. In 2027 it falls on a Sunday and is observed on Monday, July 5. Most restaurants and big-box stores stay open on the 4th itself.
At a glance: 7 closed · 6 open · the rest reduced hours or varies by location.
Stock market, banks, mail & government
Stock Market
Closed on the observed date (Jul 3, 2026 / Jul 5, 2027)
Banks
In 2026, July 4 falls on Saturday — the Federal Reserve does not shift Saturday holidays, so many banks are open Friday, July 3 (federal offices and the market are not)
USPS
Closed on the observed date
UPS
No pickup or delivery
FedEx
No pickup or delivery
Libraries & DMV
Closed on the observed date
Stores & restaurants
Typical hours — individual locations may vary.
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Is Stock Market open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Closed. Is Banks open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Closed. Is USPS open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Closed. Is UPS open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Closed. Is FedEx open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Closed. Is Libraries & DMV open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Closed. Is Walmart open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Open. Is Target open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Open. Is Costco open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Closed. Is McDonald's open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Open. Is Starbucks open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Open. Is Home Depot open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Open. Is CVS open on Independence Day (4th of July)? Open.