The Fourth of July dates for the coming years
| Year | Date | Weekday | Federal holiday observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fourth of July 2027 | July 4, 2027 | Sunday | July 5, 2027 |
| The Fourth of July 2028 | July 4, 2028 | Tuesday | July 4, 2028 |
| The Fourth of July 2029 | July 4, 2029 | Wednesday | July 4, 2029 |
| The Fourth of July 2030 | July 4, 2030 | Thursday | July 4, 2030 |
| The Fourth of July 2031 | July 4, 2031 | Friday | July 4, 2031 |
| The Fourth of July 2032 | July 4, 2032 | Sunday | July 5, 2032 |
| The Fourth of July 2033 | July 4, 2033 | Monday | July 4, 2033 |
Why July 4?
The Continental Congress voted for independence from Britain on July 2, 1776, and adopted the final text of the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4. The fourth is the date printed on the document, and it became the day Americans celebrate. It has been a federal holiday since 1870.
When the day off moves
Federal rules move a holiday that falls on a weekend: if July 4 is a Saturday, the holiday is observed on Friday, July 3; if it is a Sunday, it is observed on Monday, July 5. Fireworks and celebrations usually stay on July 4 itself. The table above shows the observed date for each year.
Planning the long weekend
When July 4 falls on a Thursday or a Tuesday, many people take the Friday or Monday off too, making it one of the busiest travel periods of the US summer.