Fourth of July 2024: What’s open, what’s closed? UPS, FedEx, banks, stock markets, stores, restaurantsThe grand finale of Bayonne's Fourth of July fireworks display at 16th Street Park on July 2, 2024. Today is July 4th, or Independence Day, marking America’s 248th birthday.
The holiday marks the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, signaling the official separation of the 13 original colonies from Great Britain amid the Revolutionary War. Since that day, July 4, 1776 has been considered America’s “birthday,” making her 248 years old today. The day has been a federal holiday in the U.S. since 1870, though celebrations go back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.
The Fourth of July is the sixth federal holiday of the year. The next federal holiday is Labor Day on Sept. 2, followed by Columbus Day on Oct. 14, Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Thanksgiving on Nov. 28 and Christmas on Dec. 25.State, county and municipal offices- ClosedFed Ex and UPS – Closed, except for FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical.