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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJuly 2, 2026United States

Is July 3, 2026, a federal holiday? What's open and closed

Because the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday in 2026, the federal government is observing the holiday on Friday, July 3. This article outlines how this affects the operations of government offices, the postal service, banks, and the stock market.

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Why It Matters

Residents will experience closures in the stock market and federal government offices on Friday, July 3, 2026, while mail delivery and retail services will remain operational.

Key Facts

  • The Fourth of July 2026 falls on a Saturday.
  • The federal government observes the holiday on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  • Federal government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3.
  • The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed on Friday, July 3.
  • The United States Postal Service will be open on Friday, July 3, with normal mail delivery.
  • For some USPS employees, Friday, July 3, is treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.
  • Banks will remain open on Friday, July 3, according to the Federal Reserve.
  • Most retail and grocery stores are expected to remain open on Friday, July 3.

Who's Mentioned

organizationNew York Stock Exchange“Confirms market closure for the holiday.”organizationUnited States Postal Service“Provides information on mail delivery and employee holiday pay.”organizationU.S. Government Office of Personnel Management“Determines the official observance of federal holidays.”organizationNasdaq“Confirms market closure for the holiday.”organizationFederal Reserve“Provides guidance on bank operations for holidays.”