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When is USA Independence Day?
How long until Independence Day ? |
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| This holiday next takes place in 166 Days. | ||
What date is Independence Day ? |
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| Year | Weekday | Date |
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| 2020 | Saturday | |
| 2020 | Friday | |
| 2019 | Thursday | |
| 2018 | Wednesday | |
| 2017 | Tuesday | |
| 2016 | Monday | |
Duration |
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| 1 Day | ||
Summary |
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| On July 4 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England | ||
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This national holiday is celebrated on the Fourth of July.
If Independence Day falls on a weekend, then the previous Friday or following Monday will be a holiday.
As this is a Federal holiday, not only will schools and libraries be closed. Most federal and state offices will also be closed and there will be no mail deliveries on Independence Day.
History of USA Independence Day
On July 4, 1776, the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England by adopting the Declaration of Independence.
While the signing of the Declaration itself was not completed until August, the Fourth of July holiday is seen as the official anniversary of U.S. independence.
Although Philadelphians marked the first anniversary of independence in 1777 with spontaneous celebrations in the streets of Philadelphia, the first recorded use of the name "Independence Day" wasn't until 1791 and Independence Day celebrations only became common after the War of 1812.
By the 1870’s, Independence Day had become the most important secular holiday on the American calendar and has transformed into what is known as the 4th of July today.
In 1870, The U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal employees, though it wasn't until 1941 that Congress declared Independence Day to be a paid federal holiday.
How is USA Independence Day celebrated?
This Independence Day, there will be parades, barbecues, picnics and fireworks throughout the country.
Independence Day in a Minute
USA Independence Day facts
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The Fourth of July is the most popular holiday for grilling out (68 percent), followed by Memorial Day (52 percent) and Labor Day (51 percent)
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There is a 60 percent chance that the corn on the cob eaten by an American for a Fourth of July picnic came from California, Florida, Georgia or New York .
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In 1870, The U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal employees, though it wasn't until 1941 that Congress declared Independence Day to be a paid federal holiday.
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The Declaration of Independence was signed by only two people on July 4 1776 - John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most added their signatures on August 2 1776
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Charles Carroll, who represented Maryland, was the last surviving signer of the Declaration. He died in 1832 at the age of 95