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Federal Employees Get Paid July 3 Holiday for 250th Independence Celebration

7/4/2026

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Federal Employees Dayoff

Federal employees will receive a paid day off on Friday, July 3, 2026, ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
The United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its independence during the July 4, 2026 weekend.
U.S. Postal Service will deliver mail July 3, then suspend service and close offices July 4.
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo open July 3, close July 4, NYSE closes July 3.

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Retailers Stay Open

Major retailers and restaurant chains are staying open nationwide with normal hours as shoppers celebrate the July 4, 2026 holiday.
The United States is marking the 250th anniversary of its independence across the country on the July 4, 2026 weekend.
Costco will close on July 4, while Walmart, Target, Sam’s Club and Kroger keep regular hours.
CVS teams with America250 for celebrations, while Walgreens will keep 4,000+ pharmacies open for patients.

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Blindspot

Center coverage emphasised that the New York Stock Exchange will be closed on July 3, a major market impact not mentioned in Right coverage.
Center coverage also noted a federal-employee holiday on July 3 for the 250th anniversary, while Right focused solely on retail operating hours.

History

Historical Context

After Congress formed the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission in 1966, the nation marked the 200th anniversary of the 1776 Declaration with nationwide events culminating on July 4, 1976. Building on that tradition, the 2016-established United States Semiquincentennial Commission now coordinates federal, corporate, and local observances for the 250th anniversary in 2026, reinforcing civic unity.

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Federal Employees Dayoff

Federal employees will receive a paid day off on Friday, July 3, 2026, ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
The United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its independence during the July 4, 2026 weekend.
U.S. Postal Service will deliver mail July 3, then suspend service and close offices July 4.
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo open July 3, close July 4, NYSE closes July 3.

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