Target stores will be open regular hours on the Fourth of July. Costco is one of the few national retailers that won't be open on the Fourth of July. It will close all stores on July 4. Trader Joe's stores will open on July 4 but all stores will close at 5 p.m.

The nation’s birthday is coming on Friday, when many locals will take the day off to celebrate, leaving some organizations closed. This year, the Fourth of July welcomes in a three-day weekend — and also starts the countdown for the 2026 celebration that will mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

Shoppers planning to visit the Holyoke Mall on Independence Day will see adjusted hours for the holiday. 4th of July fireworks in western Mass. towns thi