LIST: What’s open for the 4th of July this year?

(NEXSTAR) – It’s shaping up to be a big July 4, what with the U.S. marking its semiquincentennial – better known as its 250th birthday. If the intense heat dome won’t keep you from celebrating Independence Day, neither should forgotten hot dogs, lack of decorations, or need for a road trip snack.

Thankfully for you, many businesses will remain open on July 4, though they may have different hours than usual.

As you would expect, banks, post offices, and government offices will be closed for the day – partially because the holiday falls on a Saturday this year, too.

Also as usual, Costco and Raising Cane’s will be closed on July 4. Both businesses close for major holidays.

For the most part, any other retailer or restaurant you’re hoping to visit on the holiday will be open. Nonetheless, it’s best to call ahead or check their websites to confirm hours and the availability of services they offer.

Ace Hardware: Because stores are independently owned, hours may vary. You can find your local Ace Hardware’s hours online.

Aldi: Stores will have limited hours on July 4, Aldi has confirmed.

Barnes and Noble: Your Barnes and Noble store will likely be open but with limited hours, which can be confirmed online.

Best Buy: Though Best Buy stores will be open for Independence Day, they may close early. Store hours can be found online here.

Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shop: Both stores will be open for the holiday, but will likely close early. You can verify location hours on the Cabela’s or Bass Pro Shops websites.

CVS: Stores will be open, but CVS pharmacies may have limited hours or be closed. You can check hours online.

Dick’s Sporting Goods: Both Dick’s Sporting Goods and its House of Sports stores will close early at 7 p.m., a representative confirmed to Nexstar.

Dollar General: While your store will likely be open for its usual hours, you can verify that on Dollar General’s website.

Dollar Tree: Stores are expected to be open for their usual hours, but more details can be found on Dollar Tree’s website.

Family Dollar: Stores will be open, and hours can be confirmed on Family Dollar’s website.

Hobby Lobby: Though Hobby Lobby stores will be open, you can expect them to close early. Hours can be viewed here.

Home Depot: If you’re hoping to spend the weekend working on house projects, you’re in luck. Home Depot will be open but will close early at 8 p.m. on July 4.

Home Goods and Homesense: You’ll be able to visit your local Home Goods or Homesense but only until 8 p.m. Some stores, however, may have different hours that you’ll want to confirm online.

JCPenney: Stores will be open for July 4; you can confirm your location’s hours online.

Kohl’s: Stores will open at their usual time but close at 7 p.m., according to the Kohl’s website.

Lowe’s: If you’re working on a home project for Independence Day, your local Lowe’s will be open but likely with limited hours. Store hours can be confirmed online here.

Marshalls: While most Marshalls stores will close slightly early at 8 p.m., your local store may have different hours. It’s best to confirm online before you head out.

Petco: If you forgot something for your pet, your local Petco store will be open on Independence Day. You can verify store hours on its website.

PetSmart: Also ready to address your pet’s needs is PetSmart. You can view your store’s July 4 hours online.

Sam’s Club: Warehouses will open at 8 a.m. for Plus members and 9 a.m. for Club members before closing at 8 p.m. for all, according to Sam’s Club.

Target: Stores are scheduled to be open for their regular hours on Independence Day this year. Those hours can be viewed on Target’s website.

TJ Maxx: You’ll be able to shop your TJ Maxx racks until 8 p.m. as most stores close slightly early for the holiday. You can find specific hours online.

Walgreens: Stores will remain open with regular hours this year, as will more than 4,000 of its pharmacies, a spokesperson confirmed to Nexstar. In previous years, most pharmacies closed for the holiday.

Walmart: Stores will be open for the holiday, and you can find hours listed on Walmart’s website.

Because most major restaurant chains are franchised, locations may have varied or limited hours on Independence Day. You can check hours online, via the brand’s mobile app, or by calling ahead.

Restaurants expected to be open for the holiday include:

• Applebee’s
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Chick-fil-A
• Chipotle
• Culver’s
• Dairy Queen
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Golden Corral
• Jersey Mike’s
• KFC
• McDonald’s
• Olive Garden
• Panera Bread
• Pizza Hut
• Popeyes
• Qdoba
• Sonic
• Starbucks
• Taco Bell
• Wendy’s

If you’re traveling, like millions of other Americans are expected to, most gas stations and convenience stores will also be open. Before visiting any locally owned restaurants or stores, you may want to confirm their holiday hours online or by giving them a call.

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