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ReutersMost major grocery chains, including Walmart, Publix, and Aldi, remain open with adjusted hours for the holiday. (File Photo)
Planning a last-minute cookout or forgot to grab snacks for your Independence Day party? Don’t worry; banks and post offices will be closed for the holiday, but major grocery chains like Kroger, Walmart, Food Lion, and Publix will operate regularly. Others, including Trader Joe’s and Aldi, will have limited holiday hours, so it’s best to check locally before heading out.The Fourth of July marks the day in 1776 when the United States adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring freedom from British rule. Though celebrations were modest initially, the holiday gained prominence after the War of 1812.Also Read: Just one hot dog a day may increase risk of diabetes and colorectal Cancer, researchers warnIn 1870, Congress officially made Independence Day a federal holiday, meaning post offices and banks are closed, but many grocery stores stay open to meet holiday demand.Live EventsOpen on July 4 with regular hoursIf you’re running low on essentials, these chains will be open for business as usual:Walmart: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.Kroger and affiliates (like Ralphs, King Soopers, Fry’s, Food 4 Less): Most stores open regular hoursPublix: Regular store hoursMeijer: 6 a.m. – midnightTarget: Open (store hours vary, check locally)Food Lion: Open regular hoursWegmans: Open regular hoursHarveys & Winn-Dixie: Regular hoursLidl: Stores openHarris Teeter: Open regular hoursGiant Eagle & Market District: Open regular hoursGiant Eagle pharmacies: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Also Read: Chico cancels July 4 event after ‘unpermitted’ fireworks warehouse explodesOpen, but with adjusted hoursA few chains are shortening their hours for the holiday. Be sure to plan ahead:Trader Joe’s: All stores close early at 5 p.m. local timeSam’s Club:Plus members: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.Club members: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Aldi: Limited hours (check local store listings)Whole Foods: Open, but hours vary by locationAlbertsons and affiliated brands (including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME, Tom Thumb):Most grocery stores openPharmacies may have reduced hours or be closedAlso Read: Who is Hakeem Jeffries, whose record breaking 8-hour speech failed to block Trump’s megabill?Closed on July 4Costco: All U.S. warehouse locations will be closedEven though most national chains are open, hours may differ by location, especially in smaller towns or for pharmacy departments. It’s best to call ahead or check the store’s website before heading out.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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