US retailers open for Independence Day shoppers despite holiday closures
TOI World Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Jul 04, 2025, 01:11 IST
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As United States gears up for Independence Day, many stores will stay open. Walmart, Target, and Macy’s are among those keeping doors open. Costco will be closed. TJ Maxx and others will have reduced hours. Banks and post offices will be closed. New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ will suspend trading. Shoppers should check local store timings before visiting.
As the United States prepares for Independence Day on July 4, many major retailers will remain open to accommodate last-minute shoppers, despite the holiday closures of banks, post offices, and financial markets. While fireworks and patriotic celebrations are central to the holiday, retail chains are capitalizing on summer sales and increased consumer demand.
Walmart will operate on July 4 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., though local store hours may vary. Target will also keep its doors open, with hours differing by location. Costco, however, will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Department stores such as TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and HomeGoods will be open but close earlier than usual, typically by 8 p.m. Macy’s plans to remain open during regular hours, while Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack will operate on modified schedules. Kohl’s stores will generally be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., JCPenney from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Belk from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Apparel retailers under Gap Inc., including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta, will open their stores with hours varying by location. Sporting goods stores Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s will largely operate from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., while outdoor retailer REI will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Home improvement chains will remain open, with Home Depot maintaining regular hours and closing at 8 p.m. Lowe’s will follow its standard schedule. Ace Hardware stores will have variable hours, and IKEA will operate with regular business hours.
Petco will stay open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with PetSmart’s hours varying by store. Office Depot and OfficeMax locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sam’s Club will welcome Plus members from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and regular members from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., while Tractor Supply Co. will operate between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Burlington stores will also remain open, though hours vary by location.
Banks, post offices, and financial markets will be closed for the federal holiday, with the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ suspending trading for the day.
Consumers are advised to verify store hours locally before visiting, as schedules may differ based on location and management decisions.
Walmart will operate on July 4 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., though local store hours may vary. Target will also keep its doors open, with hours differing by location. Costco, however, will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Department stores such as TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and HomeGoods will be open but close earlier than usual, typically by 8 p.m. Macy’s plans to remain open during regular hours, while Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack will operate on modified schedules. Kohl’s stores will generally be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., JCPenney from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Belk from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Apparel retailers under Gap Inc., including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta, will open their stores with hours varying by location. Sporting goods stores Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s will largely operate from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., while outdoor retailer REI will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Home improvement chains will remain open, with Home Depot maintaining regular hours and closing at 8 p.m. Lowe’s will follow its standard schedule. Ace Hardware stores will have variable hours, and IKEA will operate with regular business hours.
Petco will stay open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with PetSmart’s hours varying by store. Office Depot and OfficeMax locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sam’s Club will welcome Plus members from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and regular members from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., while Tractor Supply Co. will operate between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Burlington stores will also remain open, though hours vary by location.
Banks, post offices, and financial markets will be closed for the federal holiday, with the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ suspending trading for the day.
Consumers are advised to verify store hours locally before visiting, as schedules may differ based on location and management decisions.