What’s open, closed for Independence Day weekend in California?

With July 4 falling on a Saturday this year, many businesses and organizations are taking the day off Friday, July 3, to mark America’s 250th birthday. From banking to mail service, here’s what’s open and closed for the holiday weekend.

Most federal offices closed, mail service to continue

Non-essential federal offices will be closed on July 3. However, mail service will continue as normal, and post offices are scheduled to remain open.

Most California government offices to remain open

Most California government offices will be open on July 3, with some exceptions.

DMV offices throughout the state will be open. However, the Employment Development Department will be closed.

DMV offices that offer Saturday hours will be closed on July 4.

Private parcel services to remain open

UPS and FedEx are both scheduled to operate normally on July 3, but will suspend service on July 4.

Stock markets closed

Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed on July 3.

Most banks to stay open

While most banks were expected to operate normally on July 3, some may operate under modified holiday hours. All banks will be closed on July 4.

Online banking services should remain operational.

Grocery stores

Most major grocery chains will be open on both July 3 and July 4. Trader Joe’s locations will be open for regular business on July 3 but will close early at 5 p.m. on the Fourth of July.

Retailers

Many major retail stores, such as Walmart and Target, plan to operate under normal business hours on both July 3 and 4. All Costco warehouse stores operate under normal business hours on July 3, but will close on July 4.

Restaurants

Most major restaurant chains remain open on July 4, but some will have limited hours. All Raising Cane’s locations will close on July 4.