Days Until the 4th of July
Independence Day in the United States is July 4 every year.
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About the date
It marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. July 4, 2026 was the 250th anniversary.
It is a federal holiday. When July 4 falls on a Saturday, federal offices observe it on Friday, July 3; when it falls on a Sunday, on Monday, July 5.
The countdown runs to midnight at the start of July 4 where you are. Fireworks times are set locally, usually after dark that evening.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 4 | Saturday |
| 2027 | July 4 | Sunday |
| 2028 | July 4 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | July 4 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | July 4 | Thursday |
| 2031 | July 4 | Friday |
Questions people ask
Is the 4th of July always a day off?
It is a federal holiday. If it falls on a weekend, most federal employees get the nearest weekday off instead.
What day of the week is July 4?
It is shown under the countdown, with coming years in the table below.