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title: "What's Open and Closed on the Fourth of July"
description: "The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, and it is a federal holiday — so banks, the post office and government offices are closed, while most stores and restaurants stay open, many on shortened hours. Here's a quick guide before you head out, with the reminder that hours vary by location."
category: "Los Angeles"
category_url: https://herald.la/category/los-angeles
author: "Brandon Cole"
published: 2026-07-03T15:38:56.000Z
updated: 2026-07-03T15:38:56.000Z
canonical: https://herald.la/article/what-s-open-and-closed-on-the-fourth-of-july
tags: ["Fourth of July", "service", "holiday hours", "Los Angeles"]
---
# What's Open and Closed on the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, and it is a federal holiday — so banks, the post office and government offices are closed, while most stores and restaurants stay open, many on shortened hours. Here's a quick guide before you head out, with the reminder that hours vary by location.

Planning a holiday grocery run or a last-minute errand? Here is what to expect on the Fourth.

## Closed

Because July 4 is a federal holiday, the predictable closures apply, [ABC7 reported](https://abc7.com/post/whats-open-4th-july-2026-closed-see-list-stores-restaurants/19441521/):

- **Banks** and the **stock markets** are closed, along with the Federal Reserve. ATMs still work, so pull cash beforehand if you'll need it over the weekend.
- **The U.S. Postal Service** has no regular mail delivery and its offices are closed; UPS Stores are closed and FedEx runs limited service. Mail anything time-sensitive on Friday.
- **Federal offices and courts** are closed.
- Among big retailers, **Costco** is the notable one that closes for the holiday.

## Open (often on reduced hours)

Most everyday shopping and dining will be available, though frequently on trimmed holiday hours:

- **Grocery stores** — chains such as Ralphs, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and Aldi are generally open.
- **Big-box and home stores** — Target, Walmart, Home Depot and Lowe's typically stay open.
- **Pharmacies** — CVS and Walgreens are usually open, some on shorter hours (pharmacy counters may close earlier than the store).
- **Restaurants** — most national chains and many local spots plan to be open, some with abbreviated hours.

## A few tips

Hours differ a lot from one location to the next on a holiday, so the single best move is to check your specific store's website or app, or call ahead, before you drive over. Expect busier aisles and longer waits at places that are open, and if you can, run bank and postal errands on Friday to avoid the closures entirely. Then go enjoy the fireworks.

## Sources

- [What's open and closed on July 4, 2026](https://abc7.com/post/whats-open-4th-july-2026-closed-see-list-stores-restaurants/19441521/)