Is Aldi open on July 4th?

July 4th is a day a lot of people look forward to.

Not only is it a day off from work, but it’s an opportunity to barbecue, hang out around the pool, and enjoy a long summer weekend.

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If you’re hosting a July 4th gathering this year, you’ve hopefully picked up most of the supplies you need by now, such as hot dogs, burgers, buns, drinks, and everything else to pull off a fantastic event.

But many of us inevitably forget one or two items and need to run to the supermarket at the last minute when we’re having people over.

The bad news, though, is that some major retailers are closed on July 4th. So it’s not a given that you’ll be able to do that last-minute shopping run.

Is Aldi open on July 4th?

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A number of major retailers will be closing their doors to customers on July 4. Costco, for example, won’t be open that day.

Aldi, however, is not closing for the July 4th holiday. So if you wake up that morning in a panic realizing you still have a few last-minute items to pick up, that shouldn’t be a problem.

In fact, Aldi does its best to only close on rare occasions because it knows how much customers count on it for affordable groceries.

These days, food prices are up across the board. For budget-conscious consumers, Aldi is a lifesaver.

Thankfully, the store only closes four times during the year:

New Year’s Day
Easter Sunday
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Store hours may be different on July 4th

Although Aldi is not making plans to close on July 4th, it’s common for grocery stores to alter their hours during holidays.

There’s a good chance your local Aldi will close earlier than usual. So if you’re planning to head to Aldi on July 4th, you may want to call your neighborhood store first to confirm its operating hours for the day.

Aldi isn’t the only grocery store that plans to remain open on July 4th. These chains, like Aldi, are planning to welcome customers but may have limited hours due to the holiday:

Kroger
Trader Joe’s
Target
Walmart
Whole Foods

It’s always best to reach out to your local store directly before making a trip.