What's open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.

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July 3, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT

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The July 4th weekend is here, with millions of Americans expected to gather across the country to celebrate at fireworks displays and barbecues. This year marks a special milestone as the U.S. celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence.Because July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, companies may observe the holiday on July 3. That said, most retail stores will be open on Friday. Read on to see which stores are open July 3 and 4, 2026.What stores will be open?The following stores are open during regular hours on July 3-4. Check local store hours as they may vary by location.Applebee'sBurger KingChick-fil-ACVS Pharmacy (some stores/pharmacies may have reduced hours, a spokesperson said)Domino'sDollar General Food LionIHOPKFCKroger (most stores will be open with a few exceptions, a spokesperson said)Lowe'sMacy'sMcDonald'sStop & ShopTargetWalmartThe following stores have regular July 3 hours but have modified hours on July 4:Best Buy will open at 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.IKEA stores will open at 10 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m.JCPenney will open at 10 a.m. (shoppers should check with their local store location for closing hours)Marshalls stores will close at 8 p.m. Nordstrom (some stores have special July 4 holiday hours)HomeGoods stores will close at 8 p.m. Homesense stores will close at 8 p.m. Michaels stores will close at 6 p.m.Petco stores will close at 7 p.m. Trader Joe's stores will close at 5 p.m.TJ Maxx stores will close at 8 p.m. Sierra stores will close at 8 p.m. Whole Foods stores will close at 6 p.m.Is Costco open?Costco is closed on July 4, a spokesperson told CBS News.Is Target openTarget stores will be open during their normal business hours, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time, on both July 3 and July 4.Is Walmart openWalmart stores will be open during their normal business hours, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time, on both July 3 and July 4.