Is Costco open on July 4th? No, but Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target, Walmart are among stores open Sunday

4 tips to keep your dog calm during July 4 fireworksDogs and other pets have a great sense of hearing, which is one reason why they dislike fireworks.Staff video, USA TODAYTarget is open normal hours for the Fourth of July, which vary by location.Kohl’s and Macy’s both have July 4th sales.Home Depot and Lowe’s are both open July Fourth and have sales going on.Shoppers wanting to take advantage of Fourth of July sales will find more stores open than on the holiday last year.Most major retailers are open Sunday with one super-sized exception – Costco Wholesale clubs are closed like they are for many other holidays, including New Year’s Day, Easter, Independence Day and Labor Day. Hobby Lobby also is closed as it is every Sunday.Some grocery stores, including many Aldi locations, will have special holiday hours, and other retailers will operate with Sunday hours. Many pharmacies will be closed.Since the federal holiday will be observed on Monday, the stock market is closed, and most banks won’t be open. The United States Postal Service will not be delivering mail Monday.► Macy’s July 4th sale: Macy’s is having a monster 4th of July sale with deals on home goods galore► What restaurants are open July 4th?: Starbucks, McDonald’s, Chipotle (plus Panera is giving away free bagels)According to a recent survey by Numerator, a data and tech company, 68% of consumers expect to return to normal holiday celebrations this summer on or by the Fourth of July. The survey found 38% have already celebrated one 2021 holiday normally.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that adults and kids not fully vaccinated should wear a mask indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces. The CDC changed mask guidance for fully vaccinated people in May 13, and major retailers started updating mask policies the next day.► Chicken recall 2021: Tyson recalls 8.5 million pounds of frozen poultry for possible listeria contamination► July 4th grocery and drugstore chains: Albertsons, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Aldi, CVS are open; Costco is closedStores open Fourth of JulyCheck with your store before heading out as hours can vary and some stores will operate with reduced holiday hours. Click on store names to search for location-specific information. Note, not all retailers regularly update websites, so you may need to call.► July 4th barbecue food safety tips: You might be grilling your burgers, steaks wrong► Car buying tips for July 4th weekend: Get ready to compromise as chip shortage limits options, raises pricesJuly 4th stores closedCostcoHobby LobbySmall businesses, including some small boutiques and privately owned businesses. Follow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko. For more shopping tips and deals, join us on our Shopping Ninjas Facebook group. 


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