Fourth of July: Are banks, stock market, postal service and your favorite restaurants open on Friday?

Are banks, stock market, postal service, Burger King, Chipotle open on Fourth of July? Here's what you need to know

Published on: Jul 4, 2025, 06:36:41 IST

Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Fourth of July- a recognized federal holiday- is fast approaching. This means multiple closures in basic amenities over the weekend so that employees get the opportunity to take a day off and commemorate the day with their family and friends.

Here's what is open and what's closed on Friday (Unsplash)

Here’s a look at what’s expected to remain open and shut on the day so thatcustomers can plan in advance accordingly:

Restaurants

Although restaurants may operate at modified hours on the day, most of them are expected to remain open. The following restaurant chains will be open but run during limited hours on the big day.

Applebee’s

Buffalo Wild Wings

Burger King

Chick-fil-A

Chipotle

Culver’s

Dairy Queen

Denny’s

Domino’s

Dunkin’

Firehouse Subs

Golden Corral

IHOP

Jersey Mike’s

KFC

McDonald’s

Noodle’s

Olive Garden

Panera Bread

Pizza Hut

Popeyes

Qdoba

Red Lobster

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Sonic

Starbucks

Taco Bell

Wendy’s

Waffle House

Customers planning a visit are advised to call in ahead or check the restaurant’s app to confirm if their local outlet is still open.

Grocery stores

Most grocery and convenience stores such as Target, Trader Joe’s, IKEA and others will remain open on the day but run on modified hours. Customers are advised to check their local store’s modified timings online before scheduling a visit. As per company policy, Costco and Raising Cane’s will be shut on the day.

Stock market

As per the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will close early at 1 PM ET on July 3 and remain closed on the Fourth as well. The US Bond Market, on the other hand, will shut early at 2 PM ET on July 3 and remain shut on the Fourth.

Post offices

The official website of the US Postal Service has declared July 4 as a holiday which means that all post offices will remain shut on the day. Only Priority Mail Express will still be functioning while UPS and FedEx suspend most deliveries for the day. The UPS Express Critical will continue to operate as usual.

Banks and financial institutions

Branches of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, and Capital One will be closed on July 4, as per USA Today. Capital One Cafes, however, will remain open.

People are advised to finish off most tasks before the day to avoid encountering packed crowds or closed-off stores on the Fourth.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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