Independence Day

American  

noun

1. July 4, a U.S. holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

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Independence Day British  

noun

1. the official name for the Fourth of July

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Independence Day Cultural  

1. The primary national holiday in the United States, celebrated every July 4; the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Customary festivities include picnics; parades; band concerts; decorations in red, white, and blue; and nighttime fireworks displays.

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Example Sentences

It also cancelled decorative light displays on government buildings on Eid and those scheduled for Independence Day celebrations on March 26 and asked shopping malls to do the same.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

This week, in fact, New York Times columnist Frank Bruni hailed the second season currently unfolding over a 15-hour shift on Independence Day, calling it a civics lesson.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Nov. 11 is Polish Independence Day, and “11” visually resembles a pause symbol, which the company said is a nod to its work in audio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

The next week, I returned to the fields for Mexican Independence Day.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

On July 5, 1852, Douglass gave a speech to commemorate Independence Day.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis