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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 3, 2026Miami-Dade

What is Open and Closed on July 4th

This article outlines the operational status of government offices, banks, and major retailers for the Independence Day holiday. It notes that while federal services and banks will be closed, most retail stores and supermarkets will remain open, with the notable exception of Costco.

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Why It Matters

Residents need to know that federal, state, and local government offices, post offices, and banks will be closed on July 4th, potentially delaying mail delivery and financial transactions.

Key Facts

  • The USPS will be closed on July 4th with no regular mail delivery or public service.
  • Most banks will be closed on July 4th, though online banking and ATMs remain available.
  • Costco Wholesale stores will be closed on July 4th.
  • Federal, state, and local government offices, including the DMV and Social Security offices, will be closed.
  • UPS and FedEx will suspend most regular pickup and delivery services on July 4th.
  • UPS Express Critical service remains available on July 4th.
  • Most major retailers like Target and Walmart, and supermarkets like Kroger, Publix, and Whole Foods, plan to remain open, potentially with reduced hours.
  • Independence Day was officially designated as a federal holiday in 1870.
  • The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCostco Wholesale“Retailer that closes on July 4th”organizationWalmart“Retailer expected to be open”organizationWhole Foods Market“Supermarket chain”organizationBiblioteca del Congreso“Source of historical information”organizationUSPS“Postal service provider”organizationTelemundo“News organization”organizationFedEx“Delivery service provider”organizationUPS“Delivery service provider”organizationKroger“Supermarket chain”organizationTarget“Retailer expected to be open”organizationPublix“Supermarket chain”organizationSegundo Congreso Continental“Historical body that adopted the Declaration of Independence”