USA Independence Day 2026
2026年美國獨立日
Introduction
The USA has a holiday on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Many offices and shops change their hours.
美國在2026年7月4日星期六有一個假期。許多辦公室和商店會更改營業時間。
Main Body
The USA celebrates its birthday on this day. In 2026, it is a very special 250th birthday.
美國在這一天慶祝生日。在2026年，這是一個非常特別的250週年生日。
The holiday is on Saturday. So, government workers had a day off on Friday, July 3. The stock markets were closed on Friday too.
假期在星期六。因此，政府員工在7月3日星期五放假。股市在星期五也休市了。
On July 4, post offices and banks are closed. You cannot send mail. You can use ATMs for money.
7月4日，郵局和銀行關閉。您無法寄信。您可以使用ATM提款。
Many shops and restaurants are open. Target and McDonald's are open. Some small food shops close early.
許多商店和餐廳正常營業。Target和麥當勞照常開門。部分小型食品店會提前打烊。
Conclusion
Government offices are closed, but most shops are open.
政府辦公室關閉，但大多數商店營業。
Vocabulary Learning
📅 The 'Open vs. Closed' Pattern
In this text, we see a very useful way to describe if a business is working. This is essential for A2 travelers.
The opposites:
- Open → You can go inside. (Example: Target is open.)
- Closed → You cannot go inside. (Example: Banks are closed.)
How to use it: Just use [Subject] + [is/are] + [status].
- One shop is open.
- Many shops are open.
A small trick: When something closes earlier than usual, we say "close early." → Some small food shops close early.
Quick Look:
| Person/Place | Status |
|---|---|
| Banks | Closed ❌ |
| McDonald's | Open ✅ |
| Post Offices | Closed ❌ |