Independence Day 2026 — United States
July 3, 2026 · Friday
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What is Independence Day?
Independence Day is the federal holiday with a statutory date of July 4. The date shown here is the observed federal workday for the selected year.
A Saturday July 4 is generally observed on Friday July 3 for Monday–Friday federal employees, while a Sunday July 4 is generally observed on Monday July 5.
The observed-date rule is about federal schedules and is not a universal private-business closure mandate.
- Applies to:
- federal
Observed Friday, July 3 because July 4 falls on Saturday.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Friday | July 4, 2025 | Statutory date |
| 2026 | Friday | July 3, 2026 | Weekend observed date |
| 2027 | Monday | July 5, 2027 | Weekend observed date |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Independence Day observed in 2026?
- Independence Day is observed on July 3, 2026 (Friday) in 2026.
- Why can the calendar show July 3 or July 5?
- The observed federal workday shifts when July 4 falls on Saturday or Sunday.
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Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last checked: August 13, 2026