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The Fourth of July is this weekend, and while you’ll be able to grab snacks from most grocery stores on Saturday, July 4, you may want to plan ahead for mailing packages or conducting banking transactions.
Here’s what to know about stores that are open and closed on the Fourth of July.
Is Aldi open on the Fourth of July?
Aldi stores will be open with limited hours on July 4.
Holiday hours can vary by location, so check your local Aldi’s holiday hours before you go using its online store locator.
Does Amazon deliver groceries on the Fourth of July?
Amazon’s same-day grocery service is available in many parts of Iowa and will be available for deliveries on July 4.
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Is Costco open on the Fourth of July?
Costco stores will be closed on July 4.
Is C Fresh Market open on the Fourth of July?
C Fresh Market is open regular hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the Fourth of July.
Is Fareway open on the Fourth of July?
Fareway stores will close at 5 p.m. on July 4.
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Is Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market open on the Fourth of July?
Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
Is Gateway Market open on the Fourth of July?
Gateway Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
What are Hy-Vee’s Fourth of July hours?
Hy-Vee stores will be open during normal hours on the Fourth of July, but some departments, like the pharmacy, will close early.
Is Price Chopper open on July 4th?
Price Chopper will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
Is Sam’s Club open on July 4th?
Most Sam’s Club locations will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 4. Check your local store’s hours in advance.
Is Target open on July 4th?
Target will be open throughout the Fourth of July weekend; however, hours of operation may vary by location, so please check your local store’s hours before visiting.
Is Trader Joe’s open on July 4th?
Trader Joe’s locations will only be open until 5 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
Is Whole Foods Market open on July 4th?
Most Whole Foods stores, including the chain’s only Iowa store at 4100 University Ave., in West Des Moines, will be open with limited hours on Independence Day.
Is Walmart open on July 4th?
Walmart will be open with regular hours on the Fourth of July.
Are the post office and banks open on July 4th?
All post offices will be closed for retail transactions, and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on July 4, according to the U.S. Postal Service’s website.
Since Independence Day is a federal holiday, most branches of national banks, such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Chase, will be closed on July 4.
It is always a good idea to check with your local bank branch for specific holiday hours.
Are UPS and FedEx open on July 4th? Will packages be delivered?
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
Most of FedEx’s pickup and delivery services will not be available on July 4, according to the company’s website. FedEx Office hours will also be modified, so it is best to check with your local store for their specific hours.
USA TODAY trending news reporter Gabe Hauari contributed to this report.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at [email protected] or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.
