When is the 4th of July?

Upcoming dates

• 2027Sun, July 4
• 2028Tue, July 4
• 2029Wed, July 4
• 2030Thu, July 4

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.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 4th of July?

The 4th of July is on July 4, 2027.

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

This year, the 4th of July falls on a Sunday.

How many days until the 4th of July?

304 days.