The nation’s birthday is coming on Friday, when many locals will take the day off to celebrate, leaving some organizations closed. This year, the Fourth of July welcomes in a three-day weekend — and also starts the countdown for the 2026 celebration that will mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

Friday is July 4th, when America celebrates its Independence Day. Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Massachusetts. The Fourth of July is a state and federal holiday. That means the post office,

Travelers flying in or out of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport or Love Field should expect delays during the peak July 4 holiday. Love Field said that 275,000 passengers will travel through DAL between June 2 and July 8. Thursday, July 3, was expected to be its busiest day.

It is expected to be another record-breaking Fourth of July travel season, with 5.7 million Texans predicted to get out of town. Wednesday is supposed to be one of the busiest days of the holiday period and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is preparing for a massive influx of fliers.

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