4 SLO County grocery stores will close or shut early on July 4th. See which ones
Did you forget the hot dog buns for your Fourth of July barbecue? Still need some snacks while you watch a fireworks show?
Although a few businesses across San Luis Obispo County will close or shut down early on Friday, July 4, many stores are keeping their doors open on Independence Day if you need to do some last-minute grocery shopping.
Here’s a list of what is open and closed across SLO County on July 4 in 2025 — from supermarkets and pharmacies to banks.
Holiday hours can differ by location, so be sure to check with your local store before heading out.
Are SLO County grocery stores open on Fourth of July in 2025?
In San Luis Obispo County, ALDI, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market locations will close early on Friday, July 4, while Costco Wholesale will shut its doors for the day.
Here’s when local grocery stores will be open for the Fourth of July, and which ones will close for Independence Day:
Albertsons: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday.
ALDI: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
Costco: Closed on Friday.
Food 4 Less: Open 5 a.m. to midnight Friday.
Grocery Outlet: Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday.
Ralphs: Open 6 a.m. to midnight Friday.
Smart & Final: Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday.
Sprouts: Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday.
Target: Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday.
Trader Joe’s: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
Whole Foods: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m Friday.
Are local pharmacies open on Independence Day?
Here are open hours for pharmacies in SLO County on Friday, as well as which pharmacies will be closed:
CVS: Store open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; pharmacy open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rite Aid: Store open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; pharmacy closed.
Walgreens: Store open 24 hours Friday; pharmacy open 2 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Walmart: Store open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; pharmacy open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vons: Store open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; pharmacy closed.
What else is closed in SLO County on July 4?
Government offices such as the U.S. Postal Service and public libraries will be closed on Friday for Independence Day, as well as most banks.
Package delivery services FedEx and UPS will also be closed for the holiday.
This story was originally published July 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
