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Forget the mustard or ketchup for your Independence Day barbecue? Luckily, most Valley grocery stores will remain open on the holiday. However, some have modified hours and are closing early, so make sure to stop in for last-minute hot dogs and beer before the fireworks begin. One national grocery chain is taking the day off altogether.
Here’s what you need to know about where you can grocery shop in Phoenix on July 4.
Closed stores:
Costco is the only major supermarket chain in Phoenix that will be entirely closed on July 4.
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Whole Foods Market will be open until 6 p.m. on July 4.
Whole Foods Market
Stores closing early on July 4:
Multiple stores have modified their regular hours for the holiday and will close early. Those stores include:
- Aldi: Open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sam’s Club: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Whole Foods Market: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Safeway will be open for its normal hours this Independence Day.
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Stores open with normal hours:
- Albertsons: Open 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Bashas’: Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Food City: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Fry’s: Hours vary by location, but Fry’s stores are open normal hours on July 4.
- H Mart: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Safeway: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Sprouts: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Target: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Walmart: Open 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.