A woman shops for items at a Costco store in Alhambra, Calif., on April 28, 2025. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
The United States celebrates its 249th Independence Day on July 4, meaning many services across the country are closed in observance of the national holiday.
Government offices, banks, the stock market, and post offices are closed. Elementary schools, high schools, and colleges are closed.
