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Fast Company
04-07-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
What's open and closed on 4th of July 2025?
BY Today, Friday, July 4, 2025, is Independence Day. The day, also known as the Fourth of July, celebrates the founding of the United States of America. Independence Day is one of the 12 federal holidays in 2025, and as a result, many institutions that are normally open on Fridays will be closed. However, many commercial enterprises, including some grocery stores, retailers, and pharmacies, will be open. Here's what's open and closed on the 4th of July 2025. Are banks open on the 4th of July 2025? Most bank branches should be closed on Independence Day. This includes major banks like Citi, Chase Bank, and Bank of America. However, although most physical bank branches are closed, online banking should continue to operate as normal, so you can continue to use banking services via the bank's website or app. Are ATMs open on the 4th of July 2025? Yes. While most bank branches will be closed today, the ATMs found outside them—and ATMs at other locations, including stores and gas stations—should be functioning as normal. But a word of warning: if you think you'll need cash this weekend, it's best to go to an ATM sooner rather than later. ATMs are sure to be in high use over the Independence Day holiday weekend, so it's possible individual machines may run out of cash. Is the post office open on the 4th of July 2025? No, as Independence Day is a federal holiday, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will not be operating regular services today. USPS stores will be closed. Is mail delivered on the 4th of July 2025? No. The USPS will not make deliveries on July 4, 2025. Are FedEx and UPS operating on the 4th of July 2025? Most UPS and FedEx services will not be operating on Independence Day—however, there are some exceptions. UPS states that there will be no pickup or delivery service on July 4 and notes that its physical store locations may be closed. However, its UPS Express Critical service will still be operating. FedEx says its FedEx, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Logistics services will be closed on July 4. However, it lists its FedEx Office services as having 'modified hours' and says its FedEx Custom Critical service is open. Is the stock market open on the 4th of July 2025? No. Major U.S. stock markets are generally closed on federal holidays, and Independence Day is no exception. This includes the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). However, international stock markets will continue to operate as normal. Are schools open on the 4th of July 2025? Most schools are on summer holiday already. But if a school is operating a summer program, that is likely to be closed today. Are restaurants open on the 4th of July 2025? Many major restaurant chains will be open on Independence Day. However, as many restaurant chains operate on a franchise model, individual locations may be closed or offer modified hours if the owner decides to do so. Major restaurant chains that should see many stores open as usual include McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell, Wendy's, IHOP, KFC, Subway, and more. Coffee chains like Starbucks and Dunkin' will also see many of their locations remaining open. Are retail stores open on the 4th of July 2025? Most will be, but there are some exceptions. Major retailers, including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy, will be open on Independence Day. Warehouse store Sam's Club will also be open. However, Costco will be closed on July 4. Are pharmacies open on the 4th of July 2025? It depends. Major retailers who operate pharmacies—including CVS and Walgreens—should see many of their stores open today. However, the pharmacies inside those stores may be closed. If you need something from your local pharmacy, it's best to call ahead to see if they are open. Are grocery stores open on the 4th of July 2025? Many major grocery store chains will remain open on July 4, as they know there will be plenty of people who have forgotten to pick up important items for the BBQ. Major grocery store chains that will remain open on July 4 include Aldi, Kroger, and Whole Foods, among others. When in doubt, call ahead Of course, before heading anywhere on July 4, it's best to call ahead to check if your destination is open. This is especially true of any chain stores that operate on a franchise model, where individual owners can set the dates and times the location is open.
Bloomberg
03-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
If the Job Market's So Good, Why Do We Feel So Bad?
This is Bloomberg Opinion Today, the churn and growth opportunities that we expect from Bloomberg Opinion's opinions. Sign up here. Today was Jobs Day, which is weird, because it's not the first Friday of the month. It's the first Thursday of the month, but since tomorrow is a federal holiday — happy 249th birthday, Uncle Sam! — we got the data a day early. Jonathan Levin — and nearly every other Fed-watcher on the planet — was pleasantly surprised by June's unemployment rate of 4.1%, a number that he says is 'just about as good as it gets.'
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on 4th of July? What to know
Consumers needing to conduct a banking transaction or go the post office this week might want to plan ahead. That's because Independence Day is this Friday, a federal holiday that will see banks and post offices shutter. The origins of the Fourth of July date back to July 4, 1776, when the U.S. unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. However, the annual observation of the holiday only became a regular occurrence after the War of 1812, when events such as groundbreaking ceremonies for the Erie Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were scheduled to coincide with Fourth of July festivities, according to the Library of Congress. Congress passed a law making Independence Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1870. Here's what you need to know about banks, post offices and shipping services, and whether or not they'll be open on the Fourth of July. Traveling for the 4th of July?: Here's the best time to leave and how much it'll cost All post offices will be closed for retail transactions and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on Friday, July 4, according to the U.S. Postal Service's website. Priority Mail Express is available 365 days a year, including federal holidays. Branches of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, CitiBank, JPMorgan Chase and Capital One will be closed on the holiday, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One Cafes will remain open. UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on July 4 and UPS Store locations may be closed, according to the company's website. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation. UPS Express Critical service is available 365 days a year, according to the company' website. Visit for more information. Most of FedEx's pickup and delivery services will not be available on July 4, according to the company's website. FedEx Office hours will also be modified, so it is best to check with your local store for their specific hours. FedEx Custom Critical, however, is available 24/7, according to the company. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Are banks, post offices, UPS, FedEx open or closed on July 4th, 2025?
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are Kroger, Aldi, Giant Eagle open on July Fourth? Are Costco, Target closed? What to know
Guess what? It's almost time for the red, white and blue holiday. The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is this Friday, July 4. That means it's time for cookouts, bonfires, and fireworks while surrounded by friends and family. When is Independence Day? Is July Fourth a federal holiday? Will the mail come? Is the stock market open? What about Kroger, Giant Eagle and Aldi? Do you get a day off work? Will your garbage be picked up? Here's what to know. Independence Day falls on the same day every year, July 4. This year, July Fourth lands on a Friday. Independence Day is listed as one of 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Most federal workers and private sector workers are entitled to paid holiday time off. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day and will be closed on the Fourth of July. Those markets are typically open Monday through Friday, aside from select holidays. According to U.S. News and World Report, banks and their branches will be closed on Independence Day. Bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be in service. Mail is not delivered on federal holidays, so you will not receive your regular mail or packages on Independence Day. USPS Priority Mail is the only service in operation. Other delivery services, such as FedEx and UPS, will not operate on July Fourth. However, critical deliveries will still be in service. There's a good chance you won't have trash pickupbecause of the holiday. Ohio's bigger cities won't see garbage trucks on Independence Day. Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, and Canton will not have trash pickup and garbage service will be delayed by one day. Check your local provider to see how your garbage pickup might be affected. Aldi is open on Independence Day but with limited hours, according to the chain's website. Giant Eagle is open from 7 a.m.–9 p.m. on July Fourth, a company representative confirmed. Have last-minute groceries to grab for a holiday cookout? Most Kroger locations are expected to have regular hours, according to Parade, but contact your preferred location to check hours before shopping. Costco warehouses will be closed on Independence Day, according to the company's Club will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members on Independence Day, according to the company's website. Walmart stores will maintain regular hours on Independence Day, as confirmed by customer service via a phone call. Target stores will have regular hours on Independence Day, customer service confirmed. The next holiday that most U.S. workers will have a day off is Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 1, 2025. Some people may also receive a day off for Columbus Day, a holiday that falls on October 13 in 2025. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: July Fourth 2025: What's open, closed in Ohio? Aldi, Costco, Kroger hours
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
People Cannot Believe Donald Trump Made This "Cartoon Villian" Post For Juneteenth
Yesterday was Juneteenth — a holiday commemorating the freedom of enslaved people in the rebelling states of the US. June 19 was made a federal holiday by former President Joe Biden, allowing Americans to gather yearly for Juneteenth celebration events across the nation. Well, one person was noticeably quiet throughout the day — President Donald Trump. His silence prompted reporters to question the White House's stance on Juneteenth during the daily press briefing. "Does the president plan to commemorate the holiday at all or make any comment?" one reporter asked. "I'm not tracking his signature on a proclamation today. I know this is a federal holiday," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "I want to thank all of you for showing up to work. We are certainly here. We are working 24/7 right now." Related: "Honestly Speechless At How Evil This Is": 26 Brutal, Brutal, Brutal Political Tweets Of The Week Well, later on, Trump took to Truth Social to complain that there are "too many non-working holidays in America," and that it "must change to make America great again." Here's his full post: Related: MAGA Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Doesn't Like This Army Vet's Now-Viral Speech In response, Democratic lawmaker Swalwell questioned why Trump made this post on Juneteenth specifically, as it's one of many "non-working holidays" Americans recognize. Another person described Trump's post as "cartoon villian stuff." "This is funny coming from someone who leaves work every Thursday afternoon to spend 3 days golfing," another user joked. Sports writer Jemele Hill sarcastically praised Trump's ability or lack thereof to "read the room." "Juneteenth isn't political. It's not 'woke,' whatever that is. It's a simple commemoration of the end of slavery. The fact that Trump can't even celebrate slavery ending is very on brand for MAGA," this user wrote. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below. Also in In the News: "The Most Honest Accidental Summary Of This Administration's Foreign Policy": A Clip From Karoline Leavitt's Latest Press Briefing Is Going Viral For Being So, So Cringey Also in In the News: Trump Had A Middle-Of-The-Night Meltdown About... Well... So Many Things Also in In the News: "Let Them Eat Teslas": People At The "No Kings" Protests This Weekend Brought Signs That Were So Clever I'm Still Laughing About Them
