How Many Days Until 4th of July?
Independence Day 2025 will be on Friday, July 4, 2025.
About Independence Day (4th of July)
Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was signed on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain and were now united, free, and independent states.
Common Traditions
Fireworks
Spectacular fireworks displays light up the night sky across the country.
BBQs & Picnics
Families and communities gather for barbecues, cookouts, and picnics.
Parades
Colorful parades with floats, marching bands, and patriotic displays.
Concerts & Events
Public concerts, often featuring patriotic music and local performers.
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a formal statement announcing the separation of the thirteen North American British colonies from Great Britain. It was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, who was considered the strongest and most eloquent writer among the five-man committee appointed by the Continental Congress to draft the document.
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration. The document proclaimed the colonies' independence from Great Britain and expressed the colonists' philosophy of government, justifying the Revolution. It has since become a key statement of American freedom and the foundation of many concepts of human rights.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."