All federal offices will be closed, including from the legislature to the court.
July 4th will mark the 278th anniversary of the founding of the United States (USA). Since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, this day has been a major federal holiday in the US. In 1776, on this day, the American colonies gained independence from British rule. Since then, every year, parades, fireworks, carnivals, fairs, political speeches and countless ceremonies mark this day.
Notably, this year’s Independence Day arrives Thursday and several offices and businesses will be closed to celebrate the holiday.
What will be closed?
- All federal offices will be closed, including from the legislature to the court.
- State offices will also be closed, including the courts and the Legislature.
- All major banks, including Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, CitiBank and JPMorgan Chase, will be closed, according to USA Today.
- Stock markets will be closed. Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange will also take a break.
- The post office will be closed on July 4th and there will be no mail delivery, call service or voice mail available during the holiday.
- There will be no UPS pickup or delivery service and some stores will be closed
- Public libraries, U.S. stores and the Department of Motor Vehicles will also be closed.
What will be open?
- Online banking and ATM services will be available. Capital One Cafés will remain operational for basic banking needs and services.
- FedEx will offer modified service at FedEx Office while FedEx Custom Critical will remain open. UPS Express Critical service will also be available.
- Most Kroger supermarkets, which include Fred Meyer, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Ralphs and QFC, will be open during their regular hours on July 4th. Walmart and Target will also maintain regular opening hours, as per CNN.
- Most Whole Foods stores will be open during regular hours, while Trader Joe’s stores will close at 5 p.m.
- Major pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgreens will likely be open, although some locations may have adjusted hours.
- Most museums and zoos will be open.
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