Most major grocery, hardware and home improvement, big-box and national retail stores in Rhode Island will be open on the Fourth of July, but many will have reduced holiday hours. The big exception is Costco, which is closed for the holiday on Saturday.
Because July 4 falls on Saturday this year, banking hours may vary on Friday for the Independence Day observance. Customers should check their local bank branch before going. Banks that typically have Saturday hours won’t this year because of the holiday.
ATMs, mobile banking and online banking will generally remain available, but some deposits, transfers and payments may not process on the usual schedule around the holiday weekend.
Some government offices may be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day. Mail won’t be delivered on Saturday.
Trader Joe’s stores will close at 5 p.m. Saturday. Aldi stores are expected to operate limited holiday hours, but shoppers should check their local store for closing times.
Because grocery hours are often set store-by-store, especially at regional chains and independently operated locations, shoppers should check the store locator or call their local store before heading out. Here’s a look at what other stores have planned:
Albertsons and affiliated chains: Holiday hours may vary by banner and location. Its banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lovers Market.
These stores will also be open, although hours may vary by location:
Open, but check local hours: Home Depot and Lowe’s are generally open on July 4, though some stores may operate on holiday or reduced hours.
Ace Hardware and True Value hours vary widely because many stores are independently owned.
Open: CVS and Walgreens are also generally open, though pharmacy hours may be shorter than store hours.
Most shopping malls are expected to be open Saturday, but hours may be shorter than usual. Mall-based stores may also follow landlord rules, local ordinances or their own holiday schedules.
Expected to be open, with hours varying by location: Kohl’s, Macy’s, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shops, PetSmart, Petco, Barnes & Noble, Staples, Office Depot/OfficeMax, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Burlington, Five Below, Dollar General, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree.
Beauty, craft and electronics stores: Michaels, Ulta Beauty and Best Buy are generally expected to be open on Independence Day.
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