what day is july 4th 2026 observed

June 30, 2026

July 4, 2026 falls on a Saturday , and the observed federal holiday is Friday, July 3, 2026.

Quick Scoop

Actual date: Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Observed holiday: Friday, July 3, 2026, because the holiday lands on a Saturday.

In practice

That means many offices and federal schedules treat Friday, July 3 as the holiday, while celebrations still happen on Saturday, July 4 itself.

Mini note

In the U.S., Independence Day is always July 4, but the observed day can shift when the date falls on a weekend.