On July 4th, which is also known as Independence Day in the United States, people celebrate the unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776, declaring the colonies free from British rule.
According to the Library of Congress, the spontaneous celebrations in Philadelphia a year later marked the beginning of annual festivities to commemorate American independence. In 1870, the U.S. Congress passed a law designating Independence Day as a federal holiday. On this day, activities such as mail delivery, schools, government offices, courts, post offices, and schools are closed.
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, Americans will celebrate the 248th Independence Day, with patriotic parades, barbecues, concerts, fireworks displays, and other events planned, with expected spending to surpass previous records. Retail chain Costco has announced closure on July 4th, while most major national retailers will remain open, some offering promotions to attract customers.
According to TODAY.com, here is a list of department stores and supermarkets that will remain open during the holiday period. Store hours may vary by location:
– Ace Hardware: Hours vary by location; check the store hours for your area.
– Apple: 10 am – 7 pm
– Barnes and Noble: Hours vary by location.
– Best Buy: 10 am – 7 pm
– Big Lots: 9 am – 9 pm
– Burlington: Check store hours for your area.
– Dick’s Sporting Goods: Check store hours for your area.
– Dillard’s: 11 am – 6 pm
– Dollar General: Normal hours
– Family Dollar: Normal hours
– Hobby Lobby: Check store hours for your area
– HomeGoods: Normal hours
– IKEA: Closing at 6 pm
– JOANN: Closing at 7 pm
– JcPenney: 11 am – 8 pm
– Kohl’s: Check store hours for your area
– Lowe’s: Most stores close at 8 pm
– Macy’s: Most stores close at 7 pm
– Marshalls: Normal hours
– Michaels: Normal hours
– Menards: Most stores close at 8 pm
– Nordstrom: Most stores close at 6 pm
– Nordstrom Rack: Most stores close at 6 pm
– Petco: Most locations close at 7 pm or 8 pm
– PetSmart: Normal hours
– Sephora: Check store hours for your area
– Staples: Normal hours
– Home Depot: Check store hours for your area
– T.J. Maxx: Normal hours
– Ulta: Check store hours for your area
– Aldi: Check store hours for your area
– Cermak Fresh Market: Normal hours
– Jewel-Osco: Normal hours
– Mariano’s: Normal hours
– Meijer: Normal hours
– Sam’s Club: Closing at 6 pm
– Trader Joe’s: Open until 5 pm
– Tony’s Fresh Market: Normal hours
– Target: Stores open with hours varying by location
– Walmart: 6 am – 11 pm
– Casey’s: 5 am – 11 pm
– Starbucks: Check store hours for your area
– CVS: Normal hours
– Walgreens: Check store hours for your area
– 7-Eleven: Check store hours for your area
– Speedway: Normal hours
There will be no mail delivery or postal service during the holiday. However, FedEx office hours will be adjusted, with some locations closing for the holiday. Similarly, UPS will not provide pick-up or delivery services, with some locations also closing.
Garbage collection times during the week of July 4th may differ from regular schedules, so it’s advisable to check with local municipal government for specific regulations.
(Reference: Associated Press)