What's open on July 4, 2025? Restaurants, retail, groceries, and services you can count on

Planning your Fourth of July celebrations and wondering what's open on Independence Day 2025? Whether you're hunting for a last-minute grocery run, craving a fast-food fix, or need to know if your local pharmacy is open, this quick, reliable guide has you covered.

Here's a full rundown of restaurants, supermarkets, retailers, and essential services open (and closed) on Friday, July 4, 2025.

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Restaurants Open on July 4, 2025

Good news! You have options if you don't feel like firing up the grill. Most national restaurant chains are keeping the kitchen open on the Fourth of July.

Sit-down Chains and Family Favorites

These restaurants are typically open regular hours (usually 11 AM to 10 PM), though it's best to double-check your local spot:

• Applebee's
• Chili's
• Olive Garden
• Outback Steakhouse
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Cheesecake Factory
• Carrabba's Italian Grill
• California Pizza Kitchen

Fast Food Chains and Coffee Shops

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Most fast food joints stick to normal hours:

• McDonald's
• Taco Bell
• Wendy's
• Burger King
• Chick-fil-A (check location hours)
• Starbucks (hours vary by location)
• Panera Bread
• Popeyes
• Pizza Hut
• Dunkin’
• 24/7 Diners
• Waffle House
• Denny's
• IHOP
• Jack in the Box
• Whataburger
• Heads-up: Raising Cane's is expected to be closed on July 4.

Supermarkets and Grocery Stores Open on July 4, 2025

Do you need a last-minute hot dog run, or forgot the buns? Most grocery stores are open, but their hours might be shortened.

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Open (Normal to Slightly Reduced Hours):

• Walmart – Open regular hours
• Target – Open, often with reduced evening hours
• Kroger – Regular hours in most regions
• Publix – Open, closing a bit earlier
• Albertsons
• Safeway
• CVS & Walgreens – Many open 24/7

Modified Hours:

• Aldi – Closing early, typically around 4 PM
• Trader Joe's – Closes by 5 PM
• Sam's Club – Open until 6 PM (early access for Plus members)

Closed:

• Costco – All locations closed for the holiday

Retailers and Big-Box Stores Open on July 4, 2025

Are you planning a quick home improvement project or just want to shop the July 4 sales? Here's who's open.

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Open (Regular or Reduced Hours):

• Home Depot
• Lowe's
• Walmart
• Target
• Best Buy
• Macy's
• JCPenney
• IKEA
• CVS
• Ace Hardware

Open, Shorter Hours (Typically Close by 6–8 PM):

• TJ Maxx
• Marshalls
• Kohl's
• Petco
• PetSmart

Closed:

• Costco – Full-day closure

Tip: Store hours vary by region, so check online or call ahead before heading out.

Services Open on July 4, 2025

Regarding banks and mail, Independence Day is a federal holiday, so expect most government-linked services to pause for the day.

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Closed:

• Banks & Credit Unions
• Federal Reserve
• U.S. Postal Service: No regular mail delivery
• Stock Markets (NYSE, NASDAQ): Closed all day
• FedEx & UPS: Most services are paused except for critical

Limited/Online Access:

• ATMs and Mobile Banking: Fully operational
• FedEx Custom Critical & USPS Priority Mail Express: Still running, but with delays possible

If You're in NYC… Here's What's Open

Whether you're a local or just visiting for the fireworks, New York City has plenty open and buzzing on July 4:

• Public beaches and parks: Central Park, Rockaway Beach, and Coney Island are open
• City pools: Open from 11 AM to 7 PM
• Museums and Attractions: Empire State Building, MoMA, Statue of Liberty, Bronx Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and Governors Island are open.
• Restaurants and Bars: Most in neighborhoods like Williamsburg, SoHo, and Long Island City are open with promos
• Fireworks Show: Macy's Fireworks returns to the East River at sunset