Independence Day 2026
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About Independence Day 2026
Independence Day 2026 falls on Saturday, July 4. Because that is a Saturday, federal employees observe the holiday on Friday, July 3, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, July 5.
Independence Day, July 4, is the federal holiday marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is a paid holiday for federal workers and a public holiday in all 50 states, with mail, banks, markets and government offices closed.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — closed; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — closed. Full what's-open guide →
Independence Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 4, 2026 | Saturday | Fri, Jul 3 |
| 2027 | July 4, 2027 | Sunday | Mon, Jul 5 |
Holidays after Independence Day 2026
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in July 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24 | Fri | Pioneer Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Observed
- Friday, July 3, 2026
- Date rule
- July 4, fixed date
- Observed date
- Federal workers: Friday July 3 if it falls Saturday, Monday July 5 if it falls Sunday
- Legal status
- Federal holiday (5 U.S.C. 6103) and a public holiday in all 50 states and D.C.
- Marks
- Adoption of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
- Federal holiday since
- 1870, in the first federal holiday law
Frequently asked questions
What day is Independence Day in 2026?
Independence Day 2026 is on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Because that is a Saturday, it is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Is Independence Day a day off in 2026?
Independence Day is a federal holiday across the United States, so government offices, post offices and most banks close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Independence Day 2026?
Independence Day 2026 was 119 days ago, on July 4, 2026.