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Independence Day 2025: 72 Million Set to Travel

7/5/2025

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Independence Day on July 4, 2025, celebrates America's 249th birthday and the Declaration of Independence's adoption in 1776.
Major retailers like Walmart and Target will maintain regular hours, while Costco will be closed.
Federal offices, banks, and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed, resulting in no mail delivery.
An estimated 72 million Americans are anticipated to travel from June 28 to July 6.

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Story summary

Independence Day on July 4, 2025, celebrates America's 249th birthday and the Declaration of Independence's adoption in 1776.
Major retailers like Walmart and Target will maintain regular hours, while Costco will be closed.
Federal offices, banks, and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed, resulting in no mail delivery.
An estimated 72 million Americans are anticipated to travel from June 28 to July 6.