Is Costco closed for Fourth of July in Modesto? Safeway? Here’s which stores will be open

Thursday is Independence Day, which means several Modesto-area businesses will be shutting early or closed in observation of the holiday.

The Modesto Bee called a number of businesses and services to check how the Fourth of July will affect their hours.

Here’s a list of key Modesto-area businesses and whether they’ll be open or closed on the Fourth of July.

Hours can vary by location, so be sure to check with each business before heading out.

A family watches the Fourth of July fireworks presentation at Woodward Reservoir in Oakdale, Calif., Saturday, July 1, 2023.
A family watches the Fourth of July fireworks presentation at Woodward Reservoir in Oakdale, Calif., Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Which grocery stores are open on the Fourth of July?

There are several grocery stores, supermarkets and retailers in the Modesto area. Here are the major chains that will be open or closed Thursday for the holiday:

Costco: Closed.

Walmart: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Target: Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Trader Joe’s: Open until 5 p.m.

Sprouts: Open 7 a.m to 10 p.m.

O’Brien’s Market: Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.s

Safeway: Open 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Winco: Open 24 hours.

Raley’s/Bel Air: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Cost Less: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fireworks tower above at California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock, Calif., on Saturday, July, 4, 2015.
Fireworks tower above at California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock, Calif., on Saturday, July, 4, 2015.

Is the mall open?

Vintage Faire Mall will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

However, individual restaurants and retailers can have different hours, so it’s best to contact them directly.

Are pharmacies open on the Fourth of July?

CVS: Open 24 hours.

Rite Aid: Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Walgreens: Open 6 a.m. to midnight.

Illegal fireworks light up the sky near East Roseburg Ave in Modesto Calif., Thursday, July 4, 2019.
Illegal fireworks light up the sky near East Roseburg Ave in Modesto Calif., Thursday, July 4, 2019.

What’s closed in Modesto for the Fourth of July?

Several government offices, such as post offices and public libraries, and banks will be closed on Thursday for Independence Day, including:

Stanislaus County Library: Closed.

U.S. Postal Service: Closed and there will be no regular mail deliveries. Retail, delivery and collections will continue on Friday.

California Department of Motor Vehicles: Closed. Offices will re-open Friday.

Bank of America: Closed.

BMO: Closed.

Chase Bank: Closed.

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