About 4th of July
Independence Day is July 4, a US federal holiday celebrating the Declaration of Independence in 1776. When it falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the nearest Friday or Monday.
It's celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues and baseball. The biggest fireworks shows include Macy's in New York and the display on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It's also one of the busiest travel periods of the summer, so book flights and campsites early.
When is 4th of July? Dates for the next 10 years
4th of July falls on July 4 every year. Here is the date and weekday for each of the next ten years:
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 4, 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | July 4, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | July 4, 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | July 4, 2029 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | July 4, 2030 | Thursday |
| 2031 | July 4, 2031 | Friday |
| 2032 | July 4, 2032 | Sunday |
| 2033 | July 4, 2033 | Monday |
| 2034 | July 4, 2034 | Tuesday |
| 2035 | July 4, 2035 | Wednesday |
4th of July 2027 countdown milestones
Key dates on the way to 4th of July 2027, useful for planning gifts, travel and bookings:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| 100 days to go | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
| 60 days to go | Wednesday, May 5, 2027 |
| 50 days to go | Saturday, May 15, 2027 |
| 30 days to go | Friday, June 4, 2027 |
| 21 days to go | Sunday, June 13, 2027 |
| 14 days to go | Sunday, June 20, 2027 |
| 7 days to go | Sunday, June 27, 2027 |
| 1 day to go | Saturday, July 3, 2027 |
Is 4th of July a public holiday?
Yes, a US federal holiday. If July 4 is a Saturday, it's observed on Friday, July 3; if it's a Sunday, on Monday, July 5.
More countdowns
Counting down to something else? Make your own in the Countdown Timer, or check how many business days are left before the holiday.