The federal holiday for the Fourth of July 2026 is Independence Day , and because July 4 falls on a Saturday, the observed federal holiday is Friday, July 3, 2026.

Quick Scoop

  • Actual holiday: Saturday, July 4, 2026, Independence Day.
  • Observed federal holiday: Friday, July 3, 2026.
  • Federal offices that follow the standard holiday schedule will typically close on the observed Friday.

Practical note

If you are planning work, banking, or government office visits, the important date is usually the observed holiday on July 3 rather than July 4 itself.