The Independence Day holiday in 2023 is today, Tuesday, July 4.

The day commemorates the day that, in 1776, delegates from 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence to mark independence from Great Britain. The day is celebrated as America’s birthday with the U.S. turning 247 in 2023.

July 4th has been a federal holiday since 1870, making it one of the country’s oldest. It is often celebrated with barbecues and cookouts, parades and fireworks.

As a federal and state holiday, government offices are closed on Tuesday, July 4th. Here’s a look at what else is open and closed on July 4th:

Federal offices and courts – Closed

State, county and municipal offices- Closed

U.S. Post Office – Closed. No mail will run on July 4th and post offices will be closed.

Fed Ex and UPS – Closed, except for FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical.

Banks – Closed

Financial markets- NYSE, NASDAQ closed

Trash service – Most all providers delay a day, check with your provider.

Stores and supermarkets

• Aldi – 8 a.m.-4 p.m., varies by store
• Best Buy – 11 a.m.-7 p.m., varies by state
• Big Lots – 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Chick-fil-A – Hours vary by store, check ahead
• Costco – Closed
• CVS – Most open, hours vary by store
• Dunkin – Open, varies by store
• Hobby Lobby – 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Home Depot – 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Kohl’s – 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
• Krispy Kreme – Most open, hours vary
• Kroger – Open
• Lowe’s – 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• McDonald’s – Open, varies by store
• Publix – 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Rite Aid – Opens, varies by store
• Sam’s Club – Plus Members 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Club Members 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Starbucks – Most open, varies by store
• Target – 8 a.m.-10 p.m., can vary by store
• Trader Joe’s – 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Walgreens – 8 a.m.-10 p.m., varies by store
• Walmart – Regular hours 6 a.m.-11 p.m.