Happy birthday America!

On July 4th, Americans celebrate Independence Day and the country’s 249th birthday.

The federal holiday marks the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, signaling the official separation of the colonies from Great Britain amid the Revolutionary War.

Since that day, July 4, 1776 has been considered America’s “birthday.”

According to the Library of Congress, Philadelphians marked the first anniversary of American independence with a celebration, but it wasn’t until after the War of 1812 that July 4th celebrations spread across the new nation.

As a federal holiday, government offices are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

What’s open, what’s closed on July 4th?

Here’ s a look at what’s open and what’s closed on July 4th:

• Federal offices – Closed
• State and municipal offices – Closed
• Courts – Closed
• Banks – Closed
• Financial markets – Nasdaq and NYSE are closed
• U.S. Postal Service – Closed, mail will not run

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Retailers, drug stores and grocery stores

• Aldi – Open but hours are limited; check with your local store
• Best Buy – Open
• Costco – Closed
• CVS – Open, some pharmacy hours may vary
• Dollar General – Open regular hours
• Hobby Lobby – Closed
• Home Depot – Open regular hours
• Home Goods – Open
• Kohl’s – Open, hours vary by location
• Kroger – Open
• Lowe’s – Open, hours may vary
• Marshall’s – Open
• Michael’s – Open
• Publix – Open
• Target – Open
• TJ Maxx – Open
• Walmart – Open
• Whole Foods – Open, hours may vary