How many days until Fourth of July 2027?
The next Fourth of July falls on Sunday, July 4, 2027. The live countdown below uses the clock and time zone on your device.
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Fourth of July falls on a Sunday. Sleeps counts the nights from today; weekdays in between excludes today and the day itself and does not subtract public holidays.
What is Fourth of July?
Independence Day, the Fourth of July, marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. It is the US national holiday, celebrated with parades, barbecues, concerts, and fireworks after dark. Federal offices, banks, and markets close, and the holiday often anchors a long summer weekend.
Where it is observed: United States only; a federal holiday.
How the date of Fourth of July is set
The holiday is fixed on July 4. When it falls on a Saturday, federal employees observe it on Friday, July 3; when it falls on a Sunday, the observed day is Monday, July 5. In 2027, July 4 is a Sunday, so the federal holiday is observed on Monday, July 5.
Fourth of July dates for the next 6 occurrences
Calendar dates and weekdays. Use the countdown above for the time remaining.
| Year | Date | Weekday |
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| 2027 | July 4, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | July 4, 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | July 4, 2029 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | July 4, 2030 | Thursday |
| 2031 | July 4, 2031 | Friday |
| 2032 | July 4, 2032 | Sunday |
Fireworks and local timing
Public fireworks start after dark, which in early July means roughly 9:00 to 9:30 p.m. in much of the continental US, and later in northern and western parts of each time zone. Check your city’s own schedule, because some towns hold shows on July 3 or on the nearest weekend. Personal fireworks are regulated by state and local law, and many areas restrict them during dry conditions.
Why July 4 and not July 2?
Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776, and John Adams wrote that July 2 would be celebrated by future generations. The approved text of the Declaration was dated July 4, and that is the date that stuck. By coincidence, both Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, fifty years to the day after its adoption.
Independence Day became a federal holiday in 1870. If you are planning a deadline around early July, remember that the observed day can be the 3rd or the 5th, and use the working-day counter to see how it affects the week.
Frequently asked questions about Fourth of July
When is the Fourth of July observed in 2027?
July 4, 2027 is a Sunday, so the federal holiday is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027.
Are banks and the stock market closed on July 4?
Yes. Banks, the New York Stock Exchange, and Nasdaq close on the holiday or its observed weekday. US markets often close early on July 3 when it is a trading day.
When did the US celebrate its 250th Independence Day?
The semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, was July 4, 2026.
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