Need to grab some last-minute hot dogs, burgers, or ketchup from the grocery store during your Fourth of July cookout?<\/p>\n
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\u00a0holiday.<\/p>\n
To avoid any surprises, shoppers should check store hours before heading out to the supermarket on\u00a0Saturday, July 4 \u2013 the nation’s semiquincentennial.<\/p>\n
Here’s what to know about popular Connecticut grocery stores on\u00a0the federal holiday.<\/p>\n
Is Stop & Shop open on July 4, 2026?<\/p>\n
Most Connecticut\u00a0Stop & Shop\u00a0stores will be\u00a0open\u00a0regular business hours on July 4, the website said.<\/p>\n
Is Big Y open on July 4, 2026?<\/p>\n
Big Y\u00a0grocery stores will be\u00a0open\u00a0normal business hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, according to the chain’s\u00a0website.<\/p>\n
Is ALDI open on July 4, 2026?<\/p>\n
ALDI locations will be\u00a0open\u00a0limited hours on Saturday, July 4, according to the\u00a0chain’s website.<\/p>\n
The Danbury,\u00a0Fairfield,\u00a0Groton,\u00a0New Haven, and\u00a0Bristol\u00a0stores are scheduled to close at 4 p.m. on the holiday.<\/p>\n
Is Price Rite open on the Fourth of July 2026?<\/p>\n
Most Price Rite\u00a0stores in Connecticut will be\u00a0open\u00a0on July 4 this year. Customers should check with their local store for specific hours.<\/p>\n
Is Wegmans open on July 4, 2026?<\/p>\n
Wegmans, including the\u00a0Norwalk\u00a0location, will be\u00a0open\u00a0normal business hours on the Fourth of July, according to a company spokesperson.<\/p>\n
Certain departments may have modified or shortened hours, so customers should contact their local store for more information, Wegmans said.<\/p>\n
Is Whole Foods open on the Fourth of July 2026?<\/p>\n
Most Whole Foods locations are\u00a0open\u00a0on Independence Day, but with modified hours, the\u00a0chain’s website said.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Customers should check their local store’s website for details.<\/p>\n
Is Trader Joe’s open on Independence Day 2026?<\/p>\n
All\u00a0Trader Joe’s\u00a0stores, including the\u00a0Danbury,\u00a0Fairfield,\u00a0Shelton, and\u00a0Orange\u00a0locations, will be\u00a0open\u00a0until 5 p.m. on July 4, 2026.<\/p>\n
Is Stew Leonard’s open on\u00a0Independence Day 2026?<\/p>\n
Stew Leonard’s\u00a0will be open on Independence Day 2026.<\/p>\n
Is ShopRite open on the Fourth of July 2026?<\/p>\n
Most ShopRite locations in Connecticut will be open on the Fourth of July.<\/p>\n
The Norwich, Shelton, New London, and Norwalk stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Is Walmart open on July 4, 2026?<\/p>\n
Walmart\u00a0stores will be\u00a0open\u00a0regular hours on Saturday, July 4, according to the company. This includes the\u00a0Norwich,\u00a0Bristol,\u00a0Stratford,\u00a0Torrington,\u00a0Groton, and\u00a0Old Saybrook\u00a0locations.<\/p>\n
Is Target open on Independence Day 2026?<\/p>\n
Most Target\u00a0stores will be\u00a0open\u00a0on Independence Day, according to the company’s website.<\/p>\n
However, hours of operation may vary by location, so customers should check their local store’s hours before visiting.<\/p>\n
Is Costco open on the Fourth of July 2026?<\/p>\n
All\u00a0Costco\u00a0warehouses in Connecticut will be\u00a0closed\u00a0on Independence Day 2026, according to the company.<\/p>\n
This includes the\u00a0Brookfield,\u00a0Enfield,\u00a0New Britain,\u00a0South Windsor,\u00a0East Lyme,\u00a0Milford,\u00a0Norwalk, and\u00a0Waterbury\u00a0locations.<\/p>\n
Is BJ’s Wholesale Club open on July 4, 2026?<\/p>\n
Most\u00a0BJ’s Wholesale Club\u00a0locations will be\u00a0open\u00a0on Saturday, July 4, according to the company. However, customers should check with their local club to confirm hours.<\/p>\n
This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Which supermarkets are open in Connecticut on July 4th?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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