It’s officially the 4th of July weekend, which means we get a day off! Wahoo! Since this is a national holiday, government offices and agencies, including post offices, as well as most financial institutions, will be closed on Saturday.
This year, because the 4th of July falls on a Saturday, Independence Day will be observed on Friday.
Are you wondering what will be open and what will be closed? Here’s a list of what will be open and closed on July 3rd, so you can plan ahead for the weekend.

Are banks open on Friday, July 3?
Yes, most credit unions and banks, such as Chase, Bank of America, M&T, and Santander, will be open during their regular operating hours on Friday, July 3.
Are stores open in Chicago on Friday, July 3?
Most, if not all, major retailers will be open on Friday.
Below is a list of stores that are open and locators to confirm their hours.
- Walmart: Find local hours here.
- Aldi: Find local hours here.
- Belk: Find local hours here.
- Best Buy: Find local hours here.
- Costco: Find local hours here.
- CVS: Find local hours here.
- Home Depot: Find local hours here.
- HomeGoods: Find local hours here.
- Kohl’s: Find local hours here.
- Kroger: Find local hours here.
- Lowe’s: Find local hours here.
- Macy’s: Find local hours here.
- Marshalls: Find local hours here.
- Target: Find local hours here.
- TJ Maxx: Find local hours here.
- Trader Joe’s: Find local hours here.
- Walgreens: Find local hours here.