The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is coming soon. That means it’s time for cookouts, bonfires, and fireworks while surrounded by friends and family.
When is Independence Day? Is July Fourth a federal holiday? Will the mail come? Is the stock market open? Do you get a day off work? Will your garbage be picked up?
Here’s what to know.
When is Independence Day 2025?
Independence Day falls on the same day every year, July 4. This year, July 4 lands on a Friday.
Who gets the day off work on Independence Day?
Independence Day is listed as one of 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Most federal workers and private sector workers are entitled to paid holiday time off.
Is the stock market closed on Independence Day? When is it usually open?
The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day 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?
According to U.S. News and World Report, banks and their branches will be closed on Independence Day.
Bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be in service.
Will you get mail on Independence Day? Does USPS deliver on July Fourth?
Mail is not delivered on federal holidays, so you will not receive your regular mail or packages on Independence Day.
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 Fourth. However, critical deliveries will still be in service.
Will there be trash pickup on Independence Day? Check garbage collection schedules in Ohio
There’s a good chance you won’t have trash pickupbecause of the holiday. Ohio’s bigger cities won’t see garbage trucks on Independence Day.
Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, and Canton will not have trash pickup and garbage service will be delayed by one day. Check your local provider to see how your garbage pickup might be affected.
Is Aldi open on Independence Day? Is Giant Eagle open?
Aldi is open on Independence Day but with limited hours, according to their website.
Giant Eagle is open on July Fourth, according to Hours Guide.
Are Costco or Sam’s Club open on Independence Day?
Costco warehouses will be closed on Independence Day, according to the company’s website.Sam’s Club will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members on Independence Day, according to the company’s website.
Is Walmart open on Independence Day?
Walmart stores will maintain regular hours on Independence Day, as confirmed by customer service via a phone call.
Is Target open on Independence Day?
Target stores will have regular hours on Independence Day, customer service confirmed.
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.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When is Independence Day? What’s open, closed on July 4? Do you get a day off? What to know
Reporting by Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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