It’s the Fourth of July, and what better way to commemorate Independence Day than with a star-spangled celebration?
Hopefully you’ve got everything you need for the big day, but let’s run down the list just to be sure.
Burgers, brats and buns? Check, check and check. Pasta salad and potato chips? Good to go. What about condiments like ketchup, mustard and pickles?
If you're out of any of the above, then you’ll likely need to run out to the store to stock up on Fourth of July essentials before everyone arrives.
If Walmart is your go-to shopping destination, then you may be wondering if the retailer will be open for business on July Fourth this year and, if so, what Walmart’s July 4th hours are going to be.
While many retailers are open for business on the holiday, financial institutions like banks and credit unions, as well as the U.S. Postal Service will all be closed in observance of the holiday. Some restaurants are also likely to be closed this Thursday, July 4th.
So, what about Walmart? Will doors be open on Independence Day in 2024? Here’s what you need to know.
Is Walmart open on July 4th, 2024?
If your Independence Day plans include going to Walmart, then you’re in luck.
A spokesperson confirms that Walmart will be open on the Fourth of Julywith most stores and Neighborhood Markets open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
So, no need to worry if you waited until the last minute to pick up picnic essentials like ketchup and mustard or anything else on your grocery list, because you can swing by your nearest Walmart and pick up everything you need.
Other stores open on July 4th
Got other errands this Fourth of July? Here’s a list ofother retailers and stores open for businesson the holiday.
- Ace Hardware: Many stores will be open, however stores are independently owned and operated, so hours may vary by location. Customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm businesshours before going. Find local hours here.
- Barnes & Noble:Stores are open, but customers are advised to check the website for specific holiday hours. Find local hourshere.
- Belk: Stores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Best Buy:Most stores are open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Find local hourshere.
- Big Lots: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club:Clubs are open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- Dollar General:Stores are open during normal business hours. Store hours may vary by location. Find local hourshere.
- Dollar Tree: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- Family Dollar: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- Hobby Lobby: Stores are open, but will close early. Find local hourshere.
- Home Depot: Stores will open at their regular time, but close early at 8:00 p.m. Find local hourshere.
- HomeGoods: Stores open at their regular time and will close early at 8:00 p.m. local time. Find local hourshere.
- Homesense: Stores open at their regular time and will close early at 8:00 p.m. local time. Find local hourshere.
- IKEA:Stores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hourshere.
- JCPenney:Stores are open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hourshere.
- Joann: Stores will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Kohl’s: Stores are open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hours may vary by location. Find local hourshere.
- Lowe’s: Stores will open at their normal time and close early at 8:00 p.m. Find local hourshere.
- Macy’s: Stores will open at their regular time and close early at 7:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Marshalls: Stores open at their regular time and will close early at 8:00 p.m. local time. Find local hourshere.
- Menards: Stores will open at their regular time and close at 8:00 p.m. Find local hourshere.
- Michaels: Stores will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hourshere.
- Nordstrom: Stores are open, hours vary by location. Find local hourshere.
- Nordstrom Rack: Stores are open, hours vary by location. Find local hourshere.
- Petco: Most locations will close by 8:00 p.m. with some closing at 7:00 p.m. Find local hourshere.
- Petsmart: Stores will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hourshere.
- REI: Stores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hourshere.
- Staples: Select stores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The remaining stores will be closed. Confirm hours before going. Find local hourshere.
- Sephora:Stores are open, but hours may vary by location. Find local hourshere.
- Target: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- TJ Maxx: Stores open at their regular time and will close early at 8:00 p.m. local time. Find local hourshere.
- Ulta: A majority of stores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Select stores will have exceptions to those hours. Confirm before going. Find local hourshere.
Grocery stores open on July 4th
- ACME: Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or have adjusted hours. Pharmacies are closed. Find local hourshere.
- Albertsons: Stores are open, but pharmacies may be closed or have adjusted hours. Find local hourshere.
- Aldi: Stores will be open, but hours will be limited or reduced. Find local store hours here.
- Big Y: Stores will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pharmacies will be closed. Find local hours here.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club:Clubs are open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- Central Market: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- Food Lion: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- Giant Eagle: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Pharmacies will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Hannaford: Stores will be open, hours may vary by location. Customers are advised to confirm holiday hours before going. Find local hours here.
- H-E-B: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- Hy-Vee:Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- Jewel-Osco: Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or operate with adjusted hours. Find local hourshere.
- Kroger:A majority of stores will be open during regular business hours. Confirm hours before going. Find local hourshere.
- Market District: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Pharmacies will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Safeway:Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or have adjusted hours. Find local hourshere.
- Shaws:Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or operate with reduced hours. Find local hourshere.
- ShopRite:ShopRite stores are independently owned and operated and holiday hours vary by location. Find local hourshere.
- Sprouts Farmers Market: Stores are open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- Stop and Shop: Normal business hours and gas stations. Pharmacies will be closed. Find local hourshere.
- Tom Thumb Grocery Stores:Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or operate with reduced hours. Find local hourshere.
- Trader Joe’s: Stores will open at their regular time and close early at 5:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Vons:Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or operate with adjusted hours. Find local hourshere.
- Wegmans: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
- Whole Foods:Stores are open but hours vary by location. Find local hourshere.
- WinCo Foods:Stores are open during normal business hours. Find local hourshere.
Sarah Lemire
Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment reporter for TODAY who covers holidays, celebrities and everything in between.