July 4 2026 falls on a Saturday and marks the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. CBS News reports that most major retailers and restaurants plan to operate during regular or near-regular hours that weekend, with limited adjustments at a few chains.
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Corporate decisions to keep most chains open on the 250th anniversary limit workers' access to national holiday time off.
“Labor conditions and unequal bargaining power for hourly employees”
Private businesses choosing regular hours demonstrate market responsiveness and economic continuity over mandated closures.
“Consumer demand and private-sector flexibility”
Retailers setting their own hours illustrate voluntary coordination between owners, employees, and customers without government mandates.
“Property rights and freedom of contract”
All three views treat projected Saturday schedules as evidence of ideological outcomes while overlooking that the date is a weekend and the data are preliminary consumer guidance rather than labor records.
“Routine retail planning and absence of evidence on actual worker preferences”
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