Costco shoppers planning a holiday run should prepare in advance: All locations in the United States will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The closure marks one of just a handful of days each year when the retailer shuts its doors nationwide.

Most grocery store and retail chains will be open on Friday, July 4. Here's what you need to know about Costco.

As Americans prepare to fire up their grills and gather for fireworks on Independence Day, many national retailers and services will observe the holiday with modified hours or closures. What’s Closed