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Independence Day
Friday, 3 Jul 2026 · United States · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Falls on a Friday, so it makes a three-day weekend with no leave needed.
What the day is for
The Fourth of July: fireworks, parades, cookouts and, in most towns, a municipal display after dark. Federal since 1870.
Do shops and banks close?
Federal offices and banks close; most retail and restaurants open, often with sales.
Getting around
Heavy road travel around the date; city centres close streets for parades and evening fireworks.
See the full United States holiday calendar or count the working days.