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  1. Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.

  2. 6 days ago · Independence Day, annual celebration of nationhood in the United States, commemorating the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

  3. Dec 16, 2009 · The Fourth of Julyalso known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to...

  4. Jul 2, 2020 · EXPLAINER. America declared independence on July 2so why is the 4th a holiday? The colonies had already voted for freedom from British rule, but debates over slavery held up the formal...

  5. Jun 29, 2021 · July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Congress, made up of delegates...

  6. 3 days ago · In the United States, Independence Day is a federal holiday traditionally observed with parades, concerts, outdoor food, and fireworks. Here are five ways to prep for the Fourth of July!

  7. Independence Day, or Fourth of July, Anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress (July 4, 1776). It is the greatest secular holiday in the country. Celebrating the day became common only after the War of 1812.