When is Independence Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Independence Day 2026 is on Sat 4 Jul 2026, and the day off moves to Fri 3 Jul 2026.
- 2027Independence Day 2027 is on Sun 4 Jul 2027, and the day off moves to Mon 5 Jul 2027.
Celebrates the US Declaration of Independence. It is a federal holiday.
Independence Day on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
2026
July
2027
July
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Independence Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Independence Day (observed)Book 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 2 Jul – Sun 5 Jul 2026Book offThu 2 Jul 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Independence Day (observed)Book 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 2 Jul – Mon 5 Jul 2027Book offFri 2 Jul 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Independence Day a public holiday in United States?
Yes. Independence Day is a federal holiday.
What day is Independence Day 2026?
Independence Day 2026 is on Sat 4 Jul 2026, and the day off moves to Fri 3 Jul 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Independence Day 2026?
Book off Thu 2 Jul (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 2 Jul – Sun 5 Jul 2026.
What day is Independence Day 2027?
Independence Day 2027 is on Sun 4 Jul 2027, and the day off moves to Mon 5 Jul 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Independence Day 2027?
Book off Fri 2 Jul (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 2 Jul – Mon 5 Jul 2027.
Other US holidays
New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayPresidents DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayChristmas Day
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