Independence Day 2026 and 2027
Independence Day 2027 is on Monday, July 5, 2027. Also known as Fourth of July.
Verified Nov 7, 2026 Source: Office of Personnel Management
Dates
All federal holidays| Year | Legal date | Observed date | Day | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 4, 2026 | July 3, 2026 July 4, 2026 falls on a Saturday. |
Friday | Friday to Sunday |
| 2027 | July 4, 2027 | July 5, 2027 July 4, 2027 falls on a Sunday. |
Monday | Saturday to Monday |
Rule: July 4 every year. A Saturday date is observed the Friday before; a Sunday date the Monday after.
About Independence Day
Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and has been a federal holiday since 1870. It falls during summer break, so it rarely affects school calendars.
Are schools closed on Independence Day 2027?
All calendarsOn July 5, 2027, 0 of the 28 districts we track are closed, 27 are not in session and 1 has not published holiday closures. “No closure listed” means the district’s official calendar shows no closure for that day; check the district page before planning around it.
| District | State | Jul 5, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Aldine ISD | Texas | Not in session |
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | Not in session |
| Atlanta | Georgia | Not in session |
| Austin ISD | Texas | Not in session |
| Baltimore City | Maryland | Not in session |
| Baltimore County | Maryland | Not in session |
| Broward County | Florida | Not in session |
| Buffalo | New York | Not in session |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | North Carolina | Not in session |
| Chicago | Illinois | Not in session |
| Cleveland | Ohio | Not in session |
| Dallas ISD | Texas | Not in session |
| DeKalb County | Georgia | Not in session |
| Detroit | Michigan | Not in session |
| Fort Worth ISD | Texas | Not in session |
| Fulton County | Georgia | Not in session |
| Gwinnett County | Georgia | Not in session |
| Houston ISD | Texas | Not in session |
| Los Angeles Unified | California | Not in session |
| Metro Nashville | Tennessee | Not in session |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | Not in session |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | Not in session |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | Not in session |
| New York City | New York | Not in session |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | Not in session |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Not in session |
| San Diego Unified | California | Not in session |
| Howard County | Maryland | Not published |
What closes on Independence Day
- Federal offices and courts close on the observed date.
- The Postal Service suspends regular mail delivery and closes retail counters.
- Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve and close, except on a Friday observed for a Saturday holiday, when the Federal Reserve Banks stay open.
- Schools follow their district calendar, which can differ from the federal schedule.
- Private employers are not required to close or give the day off.
Frequently asked questions
When is Independence Day 2026?
Independence Day is observed on Friday, July 3, 2026. July 4, 2026 falls on a Saturday. Federal offices close on the observed date.
When is Independence Day 2027?
Independence Day is observed on Monday, July 5, 2027. July 4, 2027 falls on a Sunday. Federal offices close on the observed date.
Is Independence Day a federal holiday?
Yes. It is one of the eleven federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. The rule is: july 4 every year. When the date falls on a Saturday the holiday is observed the Friday before, and on a Sunday the Monday after.
Are schools closed on Independence Day?
It depends on the district: each one sets its own calendar. On July 5, 2027, 0 of the 28 districts we track are closed, 27 are not in session and 1 has not published holiday closures. The table on this page shows the status of every district, with a link to its verified calendar.
Are banks closed on Independence Day?
Most banks follow the Federal Reserve, which closes on federal holidays. One exception matters here: when the holiday falls on a Saturday, the Federal Reserve Banks stay open on the Friday before, so many banks open on July 3, 2026 even though federal offices are closed.