NYC’s observation decks are getting in on the July 4th action, opening their viewing decks to New Yorkers that are keen to see the spectacle! Top of the Rock – Rockefeller Center’s sky-high observation deck will feature a $179 ticketed event ($69 for children), which includes festive food and drinks, live DJ entertainment, and kid Each one is different, but ours is M-F (close at noon on Fridays) and closed the typical two days at Thanksgiving, closed Christmas (half-day on Christmas eve), closed New Year's Day and half-day on New Year's Eve, closed Monday for Labor and Memorial Day, and Fourth of July. The upcoming events follow other nationwide protests against the Trump administration and its policies organized by the 50501 Movement 'Free America' Event Locations on July Fourth Weekend. July Fourth is a federal holiday, closing non-essential federal offices, stock markets, and banks. Mail delivery will be suspended, but other delivery services like UPS and FedEx will have limited 2025 New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Monday, January 20 Lincoln's Birthday Wednesday, February 12 Washington's Birthday Monday, February 17 Truman Day Thursday, May 8 Memorial Day Monday, May 26 Juneteenth Thursday, June 19 Independence Day Friday, July 4 Labor Day Monday, September 1 Columbus Day Monday, October 13 Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11 Americans celebrate the 4th of July to honor the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The day includes fireworks, gatherings and public closures. Many stores stay open with adjusted hours. Post offices, banks and government offices remain closed, while some delivery and grocery services operate with limited availability. The Independence Day holiday is observed today, Thursday, July 4, for federal installations and staff. Due to that, as a reminder, all VA outpatient clinics and administrative offices will be closed. The bill would cut $1.1 trillion in health-care spending and result in 11.8 million people losing health coverage over the next decade, according to estimates. A flyer for a proposed "No Kings 2.0" national protest on July 4 circulated on X, drew harsh criticism from those calling it "anti-American."The post has garnered 380,000 views. 'No Kings 2.0 Trader Joe’s locations will close at 5 pm on July 4th, the company said. However, wholesale retailers will be closed or on alternate hours. Costco will be closed. Sam’s Club will be operating Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Doctors' offices typically close on this day, and in some cases, they might close early on July 3rd if it falls on a weekday. When is it usually open? The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day and will be closed on the Fourth of July. The businesses that close on the 4th of July are either state or federal jobs like government or education. Many private and public companies choose to give their employees the day off as a paid holiday so they can spend the day with friends and family. Will my trash be picked up on July 4? Find out what government offices are closed or have altered schedules on Friday for the July 4th holiday. Trader Joe’s locations will close at 5 pm on July 4th, the company said. However, wholesale retailers will be closed or on alternate hours. Costco will be closed. Sam’s Club will be operating Is Walmart open on July 4? Here's what will be closed on Independence Day Shoppers looking for last-minute Independence Day items should have plenty of options this year. For 2025, Independence Day happens on Friday, July 4th. Most stores, restaurants, shopping centers, and malls are open on the 4th of July. However, they may be operating on holiday schedule with limited or reduced hours of operation. Some businesses are closed on Independence Day in order to give their employees the day off. Independence Day is 2 days away and will be observed on Friday, July 4, 2025. † When a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, most employees observed the holiday on the previous Friday or following Monday, respectively (5 U.S.C. 6103 (b) and Executive Order 11582 3 (a)). Use the links below to download or print holidays tables. The Senate side of the U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, D.C., early Monday, June 30, 2025, ahead of a final vote on President Trump's signature domestic policy bill. When hospitals are stronger, their communities thrive. GNYHA and HANYS estimate that the hospital cuts will lead to 34,000 lost hospital jobs and an additional 29,000 lost related jobs, and create a cumulative $14.4 billion in lost hospital-generated economic activity, devastating communities across New York.
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