Independence Day 2026
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Independence Day 2026 is on Saturday, July 4, the 185th day of the year and part of ISO week 27. Because it lands on a Saturday, federal offices take the day off on Friday, July 3, 2026 instead.
Independence Day 2026 on the Calendar
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Quick Facts
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Weekday
- Saturday
- Federal holiday
- Yes
- Rule
- July 4 every year
Holidays Before and After
- Father's Day 2026: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Labor Day 2026: Monday, September 7, 2026
Independence Day in Other Years
More About Independence Day
Independence Day on July 4 celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the thirteen colonies declared themselves free of British rule. It is one of the oldest federal holidays in the country.