Today is Independence Day, and like most federal holidays, services and stores may be closed or open for different hours.

Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a ...

The 249th anniversary of US Independence Day. Learn its significance, what's open/closed, and look ahead to 2026's 250th.

Over 5,000 flights in the United States were delayed Sunday, primarily due to inclement weather, as Americans travel ...

Mail delivery will likely be disrupted as the United States Post Offices pauses normal operations on all federal holidays.

President Trump said there should be fewer holidays because they are hurting the economy. Some Chronicle readers disagreed ...

The 4th of July is a holiday that means national celebration. But what that looks like has changed through the decades. From ...

The Madre Fire is the largest wildfire in California in 2025 — surpassing the Los Angeles-area fires that devastated parts of ...

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, ...

Officials are warning visitors to take extra precautions this Fourth of July holiday in light of recent accidents in national ...