Independence Day falls on Friday, July 4 this year. Here's what to know about what will be open and closed on the holiday.

Banks and post offices will close on July Fourth, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.

The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.A year later, according to the Library of Congress,