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(CNN) — As Americans celebrate 249 years of independence with fireworks and barbecues, many businesses will be closed for the day. The Fourth of July marks the birth of American independence, the day ...

The United States Post Office is also closed on all federal holidays in 2025, including Labor Day, and does not deliver regular mail on those days.

The July 4th, 2025 holiday falls on Friday this year. It’s an American holiday that became a tradition in the 18th century during the American Revolution. On July 4, 1776, delegates from the 13 ...

Costco will be closed on July 4. Publix, Walmart, Winn-Dixie, Target and BJ's will be open regular hours. Some stores like Aldi and Sam's Club will have special holiday hours. It's Fourth of July and ...