July 4 a holiday in US? Check whether stock market, banks, FedEx are open or not

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Is July 4 a federal holiday in the US?
Is the stock market closed on 4th of July?
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Are banks open on July 4?
What about UPS? Will packages be delivered?
Is FedEx open on July 4?
Is Hannaford open on July 4? Is Market Basket open? Other grocery stores?
Will Home Depot be open on Fourth of July? Lowes?
Trump to hold 'very special' patriotic event
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On July 4, cities, towns and neighbourhoods across the United States burst into celebration, sound and colour. Beneath the festive atmosphere, lies a powerful story that began nearly 250 years ago in 1776. July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Britain.Independence Day is listed as one of 11 federal US holidays, according to the US Office of Personnel Management. Most federal workers and private sector workers are entitled to paid holiday time off.Americans across all 50 states are prepping for the Fourth of July and, of course, the rousing celebrations that come with it. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become annual traditions, and many employees enjoy the day off of work for the federal holiday.Yes, the US stock market will be closed on July 4. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, 2025), ending for the day at 1 p.m., and will be closed on the Fourth of July. Those markets are typically open Monday through Friday, aside from select holidays.Branches of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, CitiBank, JPMorgan Chase and Capital One will be closed on the holiday, reports USA Today. Capital One Cafes will remain open.UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on July 4 and UPS Store locations may be closed, according to the company's website. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation. UPS Express Critical service is available 365 days a year, according to the company' website. Visit upsexpresscritical.com for more information.According to FedEx's website, most of the company's pickup and delivery services will not be available on July 4. FedEx Office hours will also be modified, so it is best to check with your local store for their specific hours. FedEx Custom Critical, however, is available 24/7, according to the company.Most grocery stores are open on July 4. For example, Hannaford is open on the Fourth of July, according to its website, as is Market Basket, which is open on July 4 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the website says.Some grocery stores may have limited hours. For example, Trader Joe will close locations at 5 p.m., according to its website, and Whole Foods will close at 6 p.m.Home Depot will be open on the Fourth of July, and is even running sales, according to their website. Similarly, Lowes will be open and running sales.President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will kick off his Independence Day weekend by traveling to Iowa on Thursday for "a very special event, honoring our Great Country", reports Fox News."I am thrilled to announce that I will be traveling to one of my favorite places in the World, beautiful Iowa, on Thursday, July 3rd, to kick off the very beginning of our exciting Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary!" Trump posted to Truth Social yesterday."Iowa voted for me THREE TIMES, because they love my Policies for our Wonderful Farmers and Small Businesses, and they LOVE AMERICA! This will be a very special event, honoring our Great Country, and our Brave Heroes who fought to keep us FREE," he continued, and included a link for people to RSVP. "I'll also tell you some of the GREAT things I've already done on Trade, especially as it relates to Farmers. You are going to be very happy with what I say — Should be a BIG Crowd!"The event is slated to be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines and is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Central Time, according to the event's website. The 250th anniversary of American independence will be held on July 4 with Trump repeatedly touting his administration will plan a year of patriotic events celebrating the anniversary.