Which SLO County grocery & retail stores will be open, closed for Fourth of July?
Planning to celebrate the Fourth of July in San Luis Obispo County?
Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4, in 2026.
Some grocery stores and other businesses are adjusting their hours on Saturday in observance of the federal holiday, while others are remaining open as normal.
Here’s a list of stores that will be open and closed on Saturday, July 4, across SLO County – from grocery stores and pharmacies to banks.
Holiday hours can differ by location, be sure to check with your local store before heading out.
When are SLO County grocery stores are open on July 4?
Here is when local supermarkets will be open on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day and which ones will be closed.
- Albertsons: Open 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Aldi: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Costco Wholesale: Closed.
- Food 4 Less: Open 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Grocery Outlet: Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Ralph’s: Open 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Smart and Final: Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sprouts Fresh Market: Open 7a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Target: Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Whole Foods: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What are hours for local pharmacies on Independence Day?
Here are open hours for pharmacies in SLO County on the Fourth of July:
- CVS: Store open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., pharmacy open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
- Walgreens: Store and pharmacy open 24 hours
- Walmart: Store open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., pharmacy open 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Vons: Store open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., pharmacy closed
What is closed on Fourth of July in SLO County?
The U.S. Postal service office will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and SLO County public libraries will be closed on July 3 and 4. The majority of banks will observe the holiday as well. Government offices such as the U.S. Postal Service, California Department of Motor Vehicles and public libraries will be closed on Saturday for Independence Day.
Most banks will be open Friday but closed on the Fourth of July. However, hours can vary by location.
Package delivery companies will adjust their schedules in observance of the holiday.
FedEx will observe modified hours on Friday.
FedEx and UPS will not deliver packages on Saturday.
