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Independence Day falls on July 4 every year
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When exactly is the 4th of July?
Independence Day falls on July 4 every year. The live counter above shows exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds remain until the next one, worked out in your own time zone.
Independence Day, on July 4, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the thirteen American colonies declared themselves free of British rule. It is the United States’ national day.
Celebrations center on fireworks, barbecues, parades and patriotic displays — Americans set off tens of thousands of fireworks shows and grill an estimated 150 million hot dogs on the day.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the 4th of July?
Independence Day falls on July 4 every year.
Is the 4th of July a federal holiday?
Yes — Independence Day has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870. When July 4 falls on a weekend, the holiday is observed on the nearest weekday for most federal employees.
How we calculate this
The countdown runs live in your browser and updates every second against your device clock, so it is always correct for your own timezone. The target is the next occurrence of the 4th of July (Independence Day falls on July 4 every year). Dates for fixed holidays follow the civil calendar; dates for moveable events are taken from the official published dates listed on this page.