On Thursday, July 4, the United States will honor Independence Day.
Each year on July 4, the United States celebrates independence from Great Britain in 1776. That year, on July 2, the Continental Congress passed Richard Henry Lee's independence resolution. Lee, a delegate from Virginia, introduced his proposal during the June 7 meeting of the Continental Congress in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives in Philadelphia.
On July 4, 1776, delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson. Although the law recognizes specific federal holidays, this does not mean that people who work for private companies must have work off.
From Veterans Day to Christmas, these are the dates for the 2024 federal holidays.
New Year's Day: Monday January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday: Monday January 15
President's Day: Monday, February 19
Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
Sixteenth National Independence Day: Wednesday June 19
Independence Day: Thursday July 4
Working day: Monday September 2
Indigenous Peoples' Day (also observed as Columbus Day): Monday, October 14
Veterans Day: Monday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28
Christmas day: Wednesday, December 25
Other important days to keep in mind:
Valentine's Day: Wednesday February 14
Saint Patrick's day: Sunday March 17
Good Friday: Friday March 29
Easter: Sunday March 31
Easter: Monday, 22 April
