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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Many central Ohio stores and restaurants are open with varying hours on Thursday, while a few businesses are closed for Independence Day. Find which retailers are open or closed below.
Is the library open on July 4th?
Columbus Metropolitan Library branches
- All locations are closed on Independence Day.
Are restaurants and stores open on July 4th?
Aldi
- Stores are closing at 5 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
BJ's Wholesale
- The wholesale retailer is open on Independence Day and is operating as normal.
Costco
- Locations are closed on Thursday.
CVS
- Stores are open, but pharmacies may be operating under limited hours.
Dollar General
- The dollar store chain is open for regular hours on July 4.
Dollar Tree
- Stores are open on Independence Day.
Dunkin'
- Locations are open, but hours may vary.
Easton Town Center
- Shops at Easton are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Giant Eagle
- All stores are open on Thursday.
Home Depot
- Locations are operating as normal on Thursday, but hours may vary.
Kroger
- Grocery stores are open for their regular hours on Independence Day.
Lowe's
- Stores are operating as normal on Independence Day.
Meijer
- All stores are operating as normal on Thursday.
Sam's Club
- The wholesale retailer is open with limited hours on Independence Day.
Starbucks
- Most locations are open, but hours may vary.
Target
- Stores are operating as normal on Thursday, but hours may vary by location.
Trader Joe's
- Stores are open as normal on July 4th, but hours may vary.
Walgreens
- While stores are open, pharmacies may be closed or operating under limited hours.
Walmart
- Locations are operating as normal on Thursday.
Whole Foods Market
- Locations are open on Independence Day, but hours may vary.
