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Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, a federal holiday resulting in closures for many businesses and government offices. While some grocery stores like Target, Walmart, and Kroger affiliates will maintain regular hours, others such as Costco and Trader Joe's will have altered hours or be closed. Retailers including TJ Maxx, Nordstrom, and Sephora will generally be open, but hours may vary. Banks, the stock market, and the USPS will be closed, while pharmacy and delivery services show varied hours of operation. It's recommended to check individual store websites for specific hours before visiting.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.