July 4 Weekend: What’s Open and Closed | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

This year’s Fourth of July lands on a Saturday, giving Americans a rare three-day weekend — but not everyone’s closing up. While federal offices, courts, the stock market, and even the USPS take a break on July 3rd and 4th, big-box retailers like Walmart and Kroger stay open to keep you stocked. UPS and FedEx run partial operations, with no deliveries on the 4th. Travel is booming as millions hit the road for fireworks, including NYC’s 50th-anniversary show — perfect for families to celebrate two and a half centuries of independence with BBQs, beach days, and non-stop summer fun. Listen in…