Need to grab some last-minute hot dogs, burgers, or ketchup from the grocery store during your Fourth of July cookout?
While no state laws prevent supermarkets from opening as usual on Independence Day, some in Connecticut opt to open with limited hours to allow employees to celebrate the holiday.
To avoid any surprises, shoppers should check store hours before heading out to the supermarket on Saturday, July 4 – the nation’s semiquincentennial.
Here’s what to know about popular Connecticut grocery stores on the federal holiday.
Is Stop & Shop open on July 4, 2026?
Most Connecticut Stop & Shop stores will be open regular business hours on July 4, the website said.
Is Big Y open on July 4, 2026?
Big Y grocery stores will be open normal business hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, according to the chain’s website.
Is ALDI open on July 4, 2026?
ALDI locations will be open limited hours on Saturday, July 4, according to the chain’s website.
The Danbury, Fairfield, Groton, New Haven, and Bristol stores are scheduled to close at 4 p.m. on the holiday.
Is Price Rite open on the Fourth of July 2026?
Most Price Rite stores in Connecticut will be open on July 4 this year. Customers should check with their local store for specific hours.
Is Wegmans open on July 4, 2026?
Wegmans, including the Norwalk location, will be open normal business hours on the Fourth of July, according to a company spokesperson.
Certain departments may have modified or shortened hours, so customers should contact their local store for more information, Wegmans said.
Is Whole Foods open on the Fourth of July 2026?
Most Whole Foods locations are open on Independence Day, but with modified hours, the chain’s website said.
The Greenwich, West Hartford, and Fairfield locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 5. The Stamford, Darien, Westport, Danbury, Milford, and Cheshire locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Customers should check their local store’s website for details.
Is Trader Joe’s open on Independence Day 2026?
All Trader Joe’s stores, including the Danbury, Fairfield, Shelton, and Orange locations, will be open until 5 p.m. on July 4, 2026.
Is Stew Leonard’s open on Independence Day 2026?
Stew Leonard’s will be open on Independence Day 2026.
Is ShopRite open on the Fourth of July 2026?
Most ShopRite locations in Connecticut will be open on the Fourth of July.
The Norwich, Shelton, New London, and Norwalk stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Is Walmart open on July 4, 2026?
Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Saturday, July 4, according to the company. This includes the Norwich, Bristol, Stratford, Torrington, Groton, and Old Saybrook locations.
Is Target open on Independence Day 2026?
Most Target stores will be open on Independence Day, according to the company’s website.
However, hours of operation may vary by location, so customers should check their local store’s hours before visiting.
Is Costco open on the Fourth of July 2026?
All Costco warehouses in Connecticut will be closed on Independence Day 2026, according to the company.
This includes the Brookfield, Enfield, New Britain, South Windsor, East Lyme, Milford, Norwalk, and Waterbury locations.
Is BJ’s Wholesale Club open on July 4, 2026?
Most BJ’s Wholesale Club locations will be open on Saturday, July 4, according to the company. However, customers should check with their local club to confirm hours.
This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Which supermarkets are open in Connecticut on July 4th?
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