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

The NPS plans to drain the pool once more after Independence Day celebrations on 4 July to "conduct repairs, including assessments and repairing any damage to the lining", Lands said.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Trump said the new aircraft would likely participate in a flyover as part of 250th US Independence Day celebrations on July 4.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Five years ago, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, but its adoption across American civic life depends on where you live.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Then Trump can invite both him and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to watch the Independence Day fireworks from the White House lawn.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Why didn’t we like the thick yellow pumpkin soup that she spent all New Year’s Eve making so that we would have it on New Year’s Day to celebrate Haitian Independence Day?

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat