Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, with fireworks, parades and cookouts. When July 4 is a Saturday or Sunday, the federal holiday moves to the nearest weekday.
Yes. Independence Day is one of the 11 US federal holidays, so federal offices, banks and post offices close.
When is Independence Day 2016?
Independence Day 2016 falls on Monday, July 4.
Why does the date of Independence Day change each year?
The date stays the same; only the weekday moves. A common year has 52 weeks and one day, so a fixed date moves one weekday later each year, and two after February 29.