Which grocery and liquor stores are closed for July 4th? See holiday hours in NC

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If you’re planning to serve food or drinks at your Fourth of July celebration, you may want to stock up on essentials ahead of time. Some North Carolina grocery and liquor stores will close or change their hours on Saturday, July 4. You also can expect schedules to change at other popular places for running errands.

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This story was originally published July 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM with the headline “Which grocery and liquor stores are closed for July 4th? See holiday hours in NC.”