Many retailers and grocery stores will remain open on the Fourth of July, though some may operate on different hours. Major retailers, stores and restaurant chains including Walmart, Starbucks and McDonald's confirmed to USA Today that they will still be serving customers during the holiday.

Most of the nation's largest retailers and restaurants are open for Independence Day with many stores holding sales throughout the weekend. The big picture: Americans are marking the holiday on Friday with fireworks, travel, barbecues and shopping.

The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.A year later, according to the Library of Congress,