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Next: 4 Jul 2027

Fourth of July

Independence Day in the United States: barbecues, parades, flags and fireworks on 4 July.

Independence Day (United States): A Fourth of July fireworks display at the Washington Monument. Location: Washington, District of Columbia (DC) United States of America (USA)
Photo: Camera Operator: SSGT. LONO KOLLARS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

When is Fourth of July in 2027?

Fourth of July 2027 is on Sunday, 4 July 2027. Other years: 2026, Saturday, 4 July 2026; 2028, Tuesday, 4 July 2028.

About Fourth of July

Independence Day marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on 4 July 1776. The day is celebrated with parades through small towns and big cities, with marching bands, floats and veterans, and with flags and bunting everywhere. Families picnic and barbecue, with hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, watermelon and apple pie, and many go to the beach, lake or park. Fireworks light the night sky, most famously over the National Mall in Washington D.C. and above the Hudson in New York, while a concert by the Boston Pops is held at the Charles River Esplanade. Contests include Nathan's hot dog eating contest at Coney Island. Many communities read the Declaration aloud.

Fourth of July dates: 2026, 2027, 2028

YearFourth of July date
2026Saturday, 4 July 2026
2027Sunday, 4 July 2027
2028Tuesday, 4 July 2028

What is eaten

  • hot dogs
  • hamburgers
  • corn on the cob
  • apple pie
  • watermelon

Also part of it, and being written: Declaration of Independence (The document remembered.), Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest (The Coney Island contest.), Fireworks (The display of the night.).

More marked on Fourth of July

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About this page

Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Independence Day (United States)" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.

Photo credits on this page

The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.

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