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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Is July 3rd a Federal Holiday? What's Open and Closed

Because the 4th of July falls on a Saturday in 2026, the federal government will observe the holiday on Friday, July 3rd. While federal offices will be closed, other services like mail delivery and banking will remain operational.

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Why It Matters

Residents will experience federal office closures on Friday, July 3, 2026, while private sector services like mail and banking will continue normal operations.

Key Facts

  • The federal government will observe the 4th of July holiday on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  • Federal government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  • The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  • The United States Postal Service will remain open and provide normal mail delivery on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  • Banks will remain open on Friday, July 3, 2026, according to the Federal Reserve.
  • Most retail and grocery stores are expected to remain open on Friday, July 3, 2026.
  • For some USPS employees, Friday, July 3, 2026, is treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.

Who's Mentioned

organizationNew York Stock Exchange“Confirmed market closure status.”organizationUnited States Postal Service“Confirmed mail delivery status.”organizationNasdaq“Confirmed market closure status.”organizationOffice of Personnel Management“Confirmed the federal holiday observance date.”organizationFederal Reserve“Confirmed bank operations status.”other250“Refers to the 250th anniversary of the United States.”