Food & Drink

Which grocery and liquor stores are closed for July 4th? See holiday hours in NC

Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.

Read our AI Policy.


  • Many banks, post offices, and libraries in NC will be closed on the Fourth of July.
  • Costco won’t be open on Independence Day. Some supermarkets are changing their schedules.
  • Many North Carolina ABC stores will close for the holiday. Others will have limited hours.

If you’re planning to serve food or drinks at your Fourth of July celebration, you may want to stock up on essentials ahead of time. Some North Carolina grocery and liquor stores will close or change their hours on Saturday, July 4. You also can expect schedules to change at other popular places for running errands.

Here are key takeaways:

  • Many banks, post offices and libraries will be closed on Independence Day. Some government offices also are shutting down Friday, July 3 as people observe the holiday.
  • Some North Carolina grocery stores are adjusting their hours on the Fourth of July. Costco will be closed on the holiday, while Aldi and Trader Joe’s will be open with limited hours. Click here to see opening plans at other major supermarkets.
  • Some Alcoholic Beverage Control stores in North Carolina will be closed on the holiday, and others are operating with limited hours. Mecklenburg County ABC locations are set to open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., while all Wake County ABC stores will be closed. Click here to see schedules for other Triangle-area liquor stores.
  • ABC locations are currently the only stores in North Carolina allowed to stock liquor. Beer and wine can be sold at supermarkets.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.

Ask the North Carolina Service Journalism Team

Questions about life in North Carolina? Or have a tip or story idea you’d like to share? The service journalism teams at The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer want to hear from you.

You can submit your question by filling out this form.

Read Next
Read Next
Related Stories from Raleigh News & Observer
Simone Jasper
The News & Observer
Simone Jasper is a service journalism reporter at The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER