A Full List of Stores Open on the 4th of July

Cue the fireworks. The 4th of July is headed your way, and you don’t want to be caught unprepared. Between hosting your annual family BBQ and decking out your home in red, white and blue, it’s inevitable that your shopping list may require visiting more than a few stores before the holiday. And in the event that you accidentally forget something, you’ll want to reference our list of stores that will be open on July 4th.

For those celebratory cocktails, make sure you check out our guide to liquor stores that will be open on the holiday. And for shoppers who prefer the convenience of a one-stop-shop, you can count on Target and Walmart to accommodate your needs come Independence Day. Though, you should probably check on your nearest location’s store hours, as they may operate with reduced hours for the holiday.

So take a scroll through this list, then get ready to celebrate.

Please note: The pharmacy within these stores may have different operating hours. If you need to consult a pharmacist or pick up a prescription, call ahead to confirm their holiday hours.

• Albertsons: Stores will follow normal operating hours, but the pharmacy will remain closed.
• ALDI: Stores will be open, but most locations will offer limited hours.
• Big Y: All locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• BJ's Wholesale Club: Stores will follow normal operating hours.
• Giant Food: Stores and pharmacies will follow normal operating hours.
• H-E-B: Stores will follow normal operating hours. Pharmacies will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Kroger: Stores will be open, but hours will vary by location.
• Publix: Stores will follow normal operating hours.
• Ralphs: Stores will be open, but hours will vary by location.
• Safeway: Stores will follow normal operating hours.
• Sam's Club: Stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Plus Members get extended hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Stop & Shop: Stores will follow normal operating hours.
• Target: Stores will follow normal operating hours.
• Trader Joe's: All stores will close at 5 p.m.
• Walmart: Stores will follow normal operating hours.
• Whole Foods: Stores will follow normal operating hours.
• Wegmans: Stores will follow normal operating hours.

• CVS: Stores will follow normal operating hours, but pharmacy hours may vary by location.
• Dollar General: Stores will follow normal operating hours.
• Home Depot: Stores will follow normal operating hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Lowe's: Stores will follow normal operating hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Rite Aid: Stores will follow normal operating hours.
• Walgreens: Stores will follow normal operating hours.

• Kohl's: Stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Macy's: Most stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Whether your local liquor store is open on the Fourth of July depends greatly on the state in which you reside. If you happen to live in a state that operates state-owned liquor stores or state controlled liquor stores – any state other than Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington or Wisconsin — the hours of operation may align with federal holiday closures, which means liquor stores will be closed. In order to be on the safe side, check with your local store ahead of time or be sure to purchase your liquor before the 4th.

• Costco: Costco will be closed on the 4th of July.

Cameron Jenkins

Staff Writer

Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.