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

A march in support of the defendants has been organised to mark the country's independence day -- which also happens to come just before the final day of closing arguments in the trial.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Myanmar's junta said on Sunday it would release more than 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's independence day.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

Security has been tightened across Tanzania with police and military seen patrolling major cities ahead of anticipated anti-government protests called to coincide with independence day.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

Tanzania has cancelled next month's independence day celebrations, with the funds to be instead spent on rebuilding infrastructure damaged in recent election unrest, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has said.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Susie’s party is planned for her birthday, February 27, which is perfect, as that’s our national independence day.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez