Fourth of July is a time for fireworks, patriotism and time off for most federal and state, and many private sector workers.
Independence Day, July 4th, is listed as one of 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and because it falls on a Friday this year, many Michiganders have a long weekend.

State offices, banks and some grocery stores in Michigan will be closed for the holiday.
Here’s what’s open/closed on Independence Day in Michigan:
When is the Fourth of July?
The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year.
Is Independence Day a state holiday in Michigan?
Independence Day, July 4, is observed in Michigan, according to the state’s website.
Will post offices, Fedex be open on the Fourth of July?
Post offices will be closed for July 4, limiting mail delivery.
Additionally there will be no FedEx pickup or delivery service on July 4, and FedEx Freight and FedEx Logistics will be closed, according to the company website says.
Will banks, ATMs be open on the Fourth of July?
Banks will be closed, but bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be available.
You will still be able to check balances, deposit cash and get money out.
Deposits may not count toward your account until the next day.
Is Aldi open on July 4th?
Aldi stores will be open with limited hours on July 4.
Holiday hours can vary from location to location, so check your local Aldi’s holiday hours before you go. You can find the store locator here to double-check the opening hours of your nearest Aldi.
Is Costco open on July 4th?
Costco stores will be closed on July 4.
Is Sam’s Club open on July 4th?
Most Sam’s Club locations will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 4. Check your local store’s hours in advance.
Are Meijer, Kroger open on Independence Day?
Most Kroger locations are expected to have regular hours.
Meijer stores will stay open on Independence Day.
Check your local store’s hours in advance.
Is Trader Joe’s open on July 4th?
Trader Joe’s locations will only be open until 5 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
Is Walmart open on the Fourth of July?
Walmart stores only close on Thanksgiving and Christmas, so they will also be open with regular hours on the Fourth of July.
Is Target open on July 4th?
Target will be open throughout the Fourth of July weekend; however, hours of operation may vary by location, so please check your local store’s hours before visiting.
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Are Meijer, Kroger, Walmart open July 4th? What to know about holiday hours
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