The Fourth of July, 2026, falls on a Saturday, the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States of America. The annual holiday commemorates the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence.
The Trump administration has some big plans to celebrate the nation’s big day, as do citizens who are all excited about the fireworks, parades and other celebrations.The day is also a national holiday, which means government offices are closed. Since the day falls on a Saturday, it will actually be celebrated on a weekday. This is because when a federal holiday falls on a weekend, the holiday is typically observed either the Friday before or the Monday after. Since the Fourth of July is a Saturday this year, today is in some ways a Friday. Does this make Friday, July 3, a federal holiday?According to the US government’s Office of Personnel Management, July 3 is a federal holiday for the year 20226. But what will be open and closed on that day?
Will the mail be delivered?
Yes, the United States Postal Service said post offices will remain open on Friday, July 3, with regular mail delivered.
If the holiday falls on a Saturday, for some USPS employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.
Are the banks open?
According to the Federal Reserve, for holidays that fall on a Saturday, banks will be open on the previous Friday. These include Chase, Bank of America, M&T, Santander and others. However, in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday, some branches may have modified hours or closed early before Independence Day.
It is best to confirm local hours in advance.However, banks and other financial institutions will be closed on Saturday, July 4 and will not reopen until Monday, July 6.
Is the stock market open?
No, the stock market will remain closed on Friday. According to the New York Stock Exchange, all NYSE markets will celebrate the Fourth of July holiday on Friday. The same remains for the Nasdaq holiday schedule. Trading will only resume as of Monday, July 6 at 9:30 AM ET.
Will retail stores stay open?
Yes, most retail and grocery stores are expected to be open on Friday. Stores expected to operate according to their regular schedules on Friday include:
- Walmart
- goal
- Costco
- Sam’s Club
- Wholesale BJ Club
- Home Depot
- Louie
- Best buy
- Messi
- Cole
- TG Max
- Marshall
- rus
Is the DMV open?
The Illinois Secretary of State DMVS and other state offices are expected to be closed on July 3 in observance of the July 4 holiday. Some facilities, including the California DMV and Massachusetts RMV, will be open during regular business hours on Friday. Other cities like Connecticut will open on July 3, but will close early.
DMVs in New Jersey, Florida, Virginia and several other states will close on July 3.However, the office recommends checking specific locations for their schedules.
Will FedEx deliver?
Yes, FedEx will pick up and deliver on Friday, but with modified service. At some locations, FedEx will have early on-demand pickups and deposit box pickups, including closing deposit boxes. FedEx retail locations may operate with modified hours on July 3, so it is recommended to confirm hours before visiting your local FedEx office. FedEx will not pick up or deliver on Saturday, July 4th.
Other offices
Courts in Illinois are also closed Friday. City offices will also remain closed on July 3, which is observed by towns and villages as a holiday.