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What’s open & what’s closed on the 3rd & 4th of July 2026?

Americans are verifying holiday schedules to determine which retailers, banks, and government services operate on July 3 and July 4.

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PULSE detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 3, 03:07 UTC
🇩🇪 German Jul 4, 19:12 UTC · Spiegel

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The brief

Coverage highlights the operational status of essential services and retail chains for the 2026 Independence Day weekend. Reports specifically address whether federal employees have leave on Friday, July 3, and clarify the hours for post offices, banks, and mail delivery.

Major media outlets including Fast Company and USA Today are listing holiday hours for national chains like Costco and Walmart, while regional publications like the Houston Chronicle and Democrat and Chronicle provide details for local grocers such as H-E-B and Wegmans. Inquiries also cover local government schedules, with Montgomery County, Maryland cited as an example, and seek to confirm availability for pharmacies and quick-service restaurants.

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Quick answers

Is July 3 a federal holiday?

USA Today and TODAY.com report on the federal holiday calendar to determine if employees have leave on Friday, July 3.

Which stores are open on July 4?

Coverage mentions Walmart, Aldi, Wegmans, H-E-B, Kroger, Chick-fil-A, Costco, and pharmacies in the context of holiday hours.

Is the post office open?

Headlines from AL.com, Fast Company, and Asbury Park Press inquire about post office operations and mail delivery status.

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Topics

Independence Day 2026 Retail Hours USPS Federal Holiday Banking Grocery

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