NewsNBC Chicago – LocalJuly 3, 2026United States
What is open and closed on Friday, July 3, 2026
Because Independence Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, the federal government and many institutions are observing the holiday on Friday, July 3. This article outlines the operational status of banks, the stock market, mail delivery, and government offices for that day.
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Residents may experience service disruptions or changes in business hours on July 3, 2026, due to the federal observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Key Facts
- The federal government observes July 3, 2026, as the Independence Day holiday because July 4 falls on a Saturday.
- The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed on Friday, July 3.
- Banks will remain open on Friday, July 3, per Federal Reserve policy for Saturday holidays.
- Post offices will be open and mail will be delivered on Friday, July 3.
- Some USPS employees will treat Friday, July 3, as a holiday for pay and leave purposes.
- Illinois Secretary of State DMVs and state offices are expected to be closed on July 3.
- Illinois courts will be closed on Friday, July 3.
- The City of Chicago will observe July 3 as a holiday with city offices closed.
- Most retail and grocery stores plan to be open on July 3, though some may have shortened hours.
- Costco Wholesale stores will be closed on July 4.
Who's Mentioned
organizationIllinois Secretary of State“Manages DMV and state office closures in Illinois.”locationChicago“City observing July 3 as a holiday.”organizationNew York Stock Exchange“Confirmed closure of markets on July 3.”organizationUnited States Postal Service“Provides mail delivery and post office schedules.”organizationFederal Reserve“Determines bank holiday schedules.”organizationCostco Wholesale“Retailer closing on July 4.”organizationNasdaq“Confirmed closure of markets on July 3.”organizationU.S. Government Office of Personnel Management“Determines federal holiday observance schedules.”