Holidays
Independence Day Countdown
Sun, July 4, 2027 at 12:00 AM CDTRepeats yearly
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Independence Day, colloquially referred to as the Fourth of July, commemorates the historic adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted to approve the Lee Resolution, severing the Thirteen Colonies' allegiance to Great Britain. Delegates formally adopted the Declaration two days later in Philadelphia.
Observances typically feature community parades, outdoor barbecues, picnics, concerts, family reunions, baseball games, political speeches, and evening fireworks displays.
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- United States
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- Federal
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Under federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103), when July 4 falls on a weekend, official government observation shifts to the nearest weekday. If the date lands on a Saturday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday, whereas a Sunday date is observed on the following Monday.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Independence Day 2027?
- Independence Day 2027 falls on Sun, July 4, 2027 at 12:00 AM CDT.
- When was July 4th designated as a federal holiday?
- Congress designated Independence Day as a federal holiday in 1938.
- Who was on the committee appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence?
- The Second Continental Congress appointed a five-person committee composed of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston.
- What time does Independence Day 2027 release in my timezone?
- The countdown on this page converts Independence Day 2027 to your local time automatically, so the clock always reflects your own timezone.
Last updated: 9/8/2026
