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