Saturday, July 4, 2026 is the 4th of July holiday. In the U.S., the federal observance is also Friday, July 3, 2026 because July 4 falls on a Saturday this year.

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  • Holiday date: Saturday, July 4, 2026.
  • Observed federal holiday: Friday, July 3, 2026.
  • Holiday name: Independence Day, commonly called the 4th of July.

Item| Date
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4th of July| Saturday, July 4, 2026 1
Observed federal holiday| Friday, July 3, 2026 8

The main celebration day is still July 4, while many offices, banks, and government operations may treat July 3 as the observed day off when applicable.