Dallas-Fort Worth residents will navigate a mix of closures and open services this Independence Day weekend, which includes the largest Independence Day drone show in Texas and a special exhibition of a "lost copy" of the Declaration of Independence at Fair Park. Because the holiday falls on a Saturday, many federal and local government entities, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the FBI, Social Security Administration, and the DMV, will observe the closure on Friday. The stock market will also halt trading on Friday.
Major grocery chains such as H-E-B, Kroger, Tom Thumb, and Whole Foods will operate, though some locations may have reduced hours. Costco will close entirely on Saturday, while Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale Club will stay open. Banking institutions like Chase and Comerica will follow the Friday closure schedule. The U.S. Postal Service will deliver on Friday but cease operations on July 4, resuming Monday. UPS and FedEx offices will also close Saturday.
Garbage collection continues as normal in Dallas, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Plano, McKinney, Denton, Frisco, and Arlington. Irving residents will see no pickup on Friday due to facility closures. Most chain restaurants, including Whataburger and Starbucks, will remain open, though hours may vary. Malls like NorthPark Center and Galleria Dallas will stay open, but shoppers should verify individual store hours.
