🎆 Fourth of July 2025 in Houston: What’s Open — and What’s Closed?
Houston is gearing up for a patriotic weekend filled with fireworks, festivities, and neighborhood barbecues. To help you plan, here’s a refined guide on which services and businesses are on holiday break — and which are keeping their doors open.
🏛️ Closed on July 4 (Federal Holiday)
Government offices, courthouses, post offices, and public schools — all observing the holiday
Banks and stock markets (NYSE/Nasdaq) — closed Friday; markets also closed early on July 3 .
U.S. Postal Service, FedEx (regular service), UPS pickups/deliveries — suspended for the day .
🛍️ Retail & Grocery: Open with Adjusted Hours
Open (some with reduced hours):
Walmart & Target – operating their usual schedules .
Home Depot – open until 8 p.m. .
IKEA – open until 6 p.m. .
Best Buy, CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General – open (pharmacy hours may vary) .
Sam’s Club – open until 6–8 p.m. depending on location .
Trader Joe’s – open until 5 p.m. .
Whole Foods, Kroger, H‑E‑B – open, with stores and pharmacies operating until late afternoon/evening .
Closed Nationwide:
Costco – shuttered for the holiday .
🍔 Dining In or Takeout: Plenty of Options
Major chains around Houston will welcome diners with adjusted hours or regular service. Chains such as:
McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick‑fil‑A, IHOP, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, KFC, Dunkin’, Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, Applebee’s, TGI Fridays, and more will be open .
Keep in mind local restaurants may have unique hours—best to check in advance.
🚍 Transit & Public Services
Houston Metro will run a Sunday schedule for buses, METRORail, and curb-to-curb services .
Park & Ride limited to IAH-Downtown route.
Customer service centers open 8 a.m.–5 p.m., but RideStores, HOV/HOT lanes, METROLift offices are closed .
Solid Waste Management: No trash or recycling pickup today—expect delayed service .
đźš— Events & Road Closures
Freedom Over Texas at Eleanor Tinsley Park (4–10 p.m.), with live music and fireworks .
Street closures begin July 2 and remain through July 5, with peak restrictions from 8 a.m.–11 p.m. on the 4th .
Other local displays:
Houston Symphony’s Star Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre (fireworks ~8:30 p.m.) .
Kemah Boardwalk (music starts 2 p.m., fireworks ~9:30 p.m.) .
The Woodlands Red, Hot & Blue Festival (parade 9 a.m., fireworks 6–10 p.m.) .
Sugar Land Red, White & Boom at Constellation Field (6–10 p.m.) .
🧠Quick Service Guide
Service Status
Banks, post offices, government Closed
Stock markets Closed
Costco Closed
Major grocery & retail chains Open (adjusted hours)
Fast food & casual dining chains Open
Houston Metro transit Sunday schedule
Trash/recycling pickup Delayed
Fireworks & festivals Active
✅ Tips for Your Houston 4th
Always check local specifics before heading out—hours may vary.
Be aware of road closures around downtown and event sites.
Plan transit rides in advance—METROLift reservations needed by July 3.
Enjoy the city’s vibrant firework shows, but arrive early to avoid traffic and parking woes.
Here’s to a safe, fun, and festive Independence Day in Houston!
