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When is the 4th of July?

Independence Day always falls on July 4, a fixed calendar date, so the weekday it lands on changes from year to year.

It is a federal holiday. When July 4 falls on a Saturday, the holiday is observed on Friday the 3rd; when it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday the 5th, giving federal workers a day off.

What the day commemorates

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, formally announcing that the thirteen American colonies no longer answered to Britain. The document was largely drafted by Thomas Jefferson.

Interestingly, the vote for independence actually passed on July 2, but the wording of the declaration was approved two days later, which is the date printed at the top and the one the country came to celebrate.

How the 4th of July is celebrated

Fireworks are the signature of the holiday, lighting up skies in towns and cities across the country after dark. Communities also hold parades, and homes and streets fill with red, white, and blue.

Backyard barbecues and cookouts are a national ritual, and hot dogs are eaten by the millions. Boston's concert on the Esplanade and New York's Macy's fireworks are among the largest public celebrations.

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Frequently asked questions

What day of the week is the 4th of July?

It varies. Because Independence Day is fixed to the calendar date July 4, it lands on a different weekday each year.

Is the 4th of July a federal holiday?

Yes. Independence Day is a federal holiday, so federal offices, banks, and most businesses close.

What is the 4th of July?

It is Independence Day, marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

What happens if the 4th of July falls on a weekend?

The holiday itself stays on July 4, but the federal day off shifts: to Friday if the 4th is a Saturday, and to Monday if it is a Sunday.

Why do Americans set off fireworks on the 4th of July?

Fireworks echo John Adams's wish that independence be marked with illuminations, and they have been part of the celebration since the very first anniversary in 1777.

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