Independence Day has already passed this year.
Friday, July 3, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, July 3, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday · Bank
- Week number
- 27
- Day of year
- 184
- Local time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In United States, Independence Day is on July 3, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in United States.
Independence Day was on July 3, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in United States is on July 5, 2027.
Other public holidays in United States 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayJan 19
- Lincoln's BirthdayFeb 12
- Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday)Feb 16
- Good FridayApr 3
- Truman DayMay 8
- Memorial DayMay 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayJun 19
- Labour Day (Labor Day)Sep 7
- Columbus DayOct 12
- Indigenous Peoples' DayOct 12
- Veterans DayNov 11
- Thanksgiving DayNov 26
- Christmas DayDec 25
About these dates
The Independence Day date for United States 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/