Record-breaking 72M Americans set to travel over Fourth of July
A record 72 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Fourth of July holiday period, which runs from June 28 to July 6, according to AAA.
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Happy 4th of July! Independence Day falls on a Friday this year, which means many workers will be enjoying a long weekend to observe the federal holiday.
There will be fireworks, parades, and more in Rhode Island to celebrate the occasion, but the flip side is that it means some businesses and services will be closed to people can enjoy the holiday.
Here’s what to know
Who gets the day off work on the Fourth of July?
Independence Day is listed as one of 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.Â
Most federal workers and private sector workers are entitled to paid holiday time off.
Is the stock market closed on the 4th of July? When is it usually open?
The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, 2025), ending for the day at 1 p.m., and will be closed on the Fourth of July. Those markets are typically open Monday through Friday, aside from select holidays.
Will banks be open or closed on Independence Day?
Most banks are closed for 4th of July as they follow the federal holidays.
Bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be in service.Â
Will you get mail on the 4th of July? Does USPS deliver on July Fourth?
Mail is not delivered on federal holidays, so you will not receive your regular mail or packages on the Fourth of July.
USPS priority mail is the only service in operation.
Will FedEx and UPS have deliveries and pickups on Independence Day?
Other delivery services, such as FedEx and UPS, will not operate on July 4. However, critical deliveries will still be in service.
Are liquor stores open on the Fourth of July?
Liquor stores are open on the 4th of July in Rhode Island.
Is Stop & Shop open on July 4? Is Market Basket open? Other grocery stores?
Most grocery stores are open on July 4. For example, Stop & Shop is open on the Fourth of July, according to its website, as is Market Basket, which is open on July 4 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the website says. Dave’s Marketplace and Shaws will also be open.
Some grocery stores may have limited hours. For example, Trader Joe’s will close locations at 5 p.m., according to its website, and Whole Foods will close their Rhode Island locations at 6 p.m.
Are liquor stores open on the Fourth of July?
Liquor stores are open on the 4th of July in Rhode Island.
Is Costco open on the Fourth of July?
Costco warehouses will be closed on Independence Day, according to the company’s website.
Is Walmart open on Independence Day?
Walmart stores will maintain regular hours on the Fourth of July, as confirmed by customer service via a phone call.
Is Target open on July 4?
Target stores will have regular hours on the Fourth of July, customer service confirmed.
Is Planet Fitness open on the Fourth of July?
Most Planet Fitness locations are open on July 4, but with limited hours. Check your preferred location here.
When is the next federal holiday? Labor Day and Columbus Day are up next
The next holiday that most U.S. workers will have a day off is Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 1.
Some people may also receive a day off for Columbus Day, a holiday that falls on October 13 this year.
