Publix, Target, Walmart: Which Grocers Are Open On July 4, 2019?

BRADENTON, FL — If you find yourself facing Thursday's July 4 cookout without any buns or ketchup take a breath.

A number of Florida grocery stores will be open for at least part of the July 4 holiday while others will be operating on a regular schedule.

Patch checked with Publix, Target, Walmart, Walgreens and other big retailers to find out which stores will be operating on a holiday schedule for July 4.

"Publix stores are open normal business hours on July 4th," said a spokesperson for Publix.

"Walgreens stores will be open regular business hours on Fourth of July, though select pharmacies will be open at reduced hours," according to a Walgreens spokesperson, who said that the hours vary by location.

"Target stores will be operating on Fourth of July with our normal store business hours that vary by store," said a spokesperson for the retailer.

A spokesperson for Walmart said they too will be following regular business hours on the holiday.

Costco stores will be closed on Independence Day.

BJs will be open until 7 p.m. on the holiday but the optical department will be closed all day.

The Fresh Market spokesperson told Patch that all stores in the country, including Florida, will follow a regular schedule on July 4.

A spokesperson for Winn-Dixie and Fresco y Mas said both stores will follow regular business hours on July 4.