As Americans gear up to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, many major retailers and restaurants will stay open, close or operate with reduced hours on July 4.
Big-box and grocery stores, including Sam’s Club and Kroger, and several restaurants, including Olive Garden and Taco Bell, will stay open on the holiday. Other chains, including McDonald’s and Whole Foods, will remain open with adjusted operating hours.
Take a look at which major U.S. retailers will stay open for last-minute shopping runs, and which ones will stay closed:
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Costco
The warehouse chain will be closed for the July 4 holiday, according to their official website.
Target
Target stores are open during regular hours, but customers are encouraged to check with their local store to confirm hours, the company said in a statement.
Walmart
Walmart stores are open with normal operating hours, the company told FOX Business.
Kroger
Kroger stores will be open, but pharmacy and clinic hours may vary, according to the chain’s website.
Sam’s Club
The Costco competitor, Sam’s Club, will be open with normal operating hours, a spokesperson told FOX Business.
Whole Foods
Whole Foods will be open but close early, according to a statement provided to FOX Business.
“On July 4th, most Whole Foods Market stores will open at their regular time and close early, at 6:00 p.m., with a few exceptions,” the statement read.
Trader Joe’s
All Trader Joe’s locations will be open until 5 p.m. local time, according to the company’s website.
Dollar General
Dollar General will be open during their regular hours, which may vary by location, the company said in a statement.
Kohl’s
All Kohl’s stores will be open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. local time, but store hours may vary by location, according to a statement provided by the company.
Macy’s
Macy’s stores will remain open on July 3 and 4, but hours may vary by location, according to a statement provided by the company.
Home Depot
Home Depot will be open and close at 8 p.m. local time, according to the company’s website.
CVS
CVS locations will be open, though some locations will operate at reduced hours, according to the company’s website.
CVS is also partnering with America250 to play a role during celebrations in major cities like New York, Los Angeles and Boston, while maintaining a presence during parades and block parties in smaller markets.
Walgreens
Walgreens stores will operate under their regular business hours, according to a statement on the company’s website.
“Unlike previous years – when stores remained open, but most pharmacies were closed – Walgreens will keep more than 4,000 pharmacy locations open,” the company said. “This expanded availability enhances timely access to prescriptions, over-the-counter treatments, and onsite pharmacist support when patients need it most.”
Burger King
Burger King hours will vary by franchise location, according to a statement provided to FOX Business. The company encourages guests to confirm their location’s hours in person, online or through the Burger King app.
Chick-fil-A
U.S. Chick-fil-A restaurants are open on July 4, according to the company’s official website.
Chipotle
Most U.S. Chipotle locations will close at 3 p.m. local time, according to a statement provided to FOX Business.
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Dunkin’
Dunkin’ will keep America running on the 4th as stores will be open during normal operating hours, according to a statement the coffee chain provided to FOX Business.
KFC
KFC encourages customers to check with their local locations for updated hours, according to a KFC spokesperson.
McDonald’s
Most McDonald’s locations are open on U.S. holidays, but hours may vary by location, according to a statement provided to FOX Business.
Popeyes
Popeyes locations are expected to be open, the company told FOX Business.
“Since restaurant hours are set at the local level, guests should check the Popeyes Restaurant Locator at Popeyes.com or their preferred delivery platform for the most up-to-date hours before visiting,” Popeyes said.
Starbucks
Starbucks hours may vary by location, and the coffeehouse chain encourages customers to check with their local store for updated hours, a spokesperson for the company said.
“Coffeehouse hours vary by location, and they may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs,” the statement said. “The Starbucks app continues to be the best way for customers to find a coffeehouse, check hours, order ahead and pay.”
Taco Bell
Taco Bell will remain open on the Fourth of July, according to the company’s website.
Wendy’s
Many Wendy’s locations will be open, but the company encourages customers to check with their local restaurant as hours may vary by location, according to a statement provided by the company.
Applebee’s
Some Applebee’s locations will be open, though customers are encouraged to check with their local franchise for hours, the company said in a statement to FOX Business.
“Select Applebee’s restaurants nationwide will be open on July 4th, although hours may vary. Please contact your local Applebee’s for specific information on holiday hours as each restaurant is independently owned and operated and hours vary by location,” the company’s statement read.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden restaurants will be fully open with no change in operating hours, a spokesperson for the chain’s parent company, Darden, said in a statement.
FedEx
FedEx locations will be closed on July 4, according to the company’s website.
UPS
UPS locations will be closed on July 4, according to the company’s website.
USPS
USPS locations will be closed on July 4, according to the official Postal Service website.
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