Independence Day 2027
Is Independence Day a federal holiday? Yes. Banks and post offices close, and so does the stock market.
Independence Day 2027 is Sunday, July 4, 2027, observed Monday, July 5, in 271 days.
Federal holiday
Yes
Banks
Closed
Mail
No delivery
Stock market
Closed
Independence Day falls on a Sunday, so it's observed on Monday, July 5.
When is Independence Day? July 4.
| Year | Date | Banks | Stock market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, July 4Observed Monday, July 5 | Closed | No delivery | Closed |
| 2028 | Tuesday, July 4 | Closed | No delivery | Closed |
| 2029 | Wednesday, July 4 | Closed | No delivery | Closed |
| 2030 | Thursday, July 4 | Closed | No delivery | Closed |
| 2031 | Friday, July 4 | Closed | No delivery | Closed |
Banks follow the Federal Reserve's holiday schedule; some branches open anyway. Dates are worked out from each holiday's rule. Check your employer's own holiday list for days off.
About Independence Day, and who gets the day off.
Independence Day celebrates the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776. It has been a federal holiday since 1870.
When July 4 falls on a weekend, the federal holiday moves to the nearest weekday, and most employers follow.
Nearly every employer gives the Fourth of July off: 99% of employers in Mercer's 2024 survey.
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Questions
Is Independence Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Independence Day is one of the 11 federal holidays. Banks and post offices close, and so does the stock market.
When is Independence Day 2027?
Sunday, July 4, 2027. It's observed on Monday, July 5. Independence Day is july 4.
Are banks open on Independence Day?
Most banks are closed on Monday, July 5, because the Federal Reserve is. ATMs and online banking work, but transfers and deposits don't post until the next business day.
Is there mail on Independence Day?
No. Post offices are closed and USPS doesn't deliver regular mail on Monday, July 5. UPS and FedEx set their own schedules.
Is the stock market open on Independence Day?
No. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed on Monday, July 5.
Do employers give Independence Day off?
Nearly every employer gives the Fourth of July off: 99% of employers in Mercer's 2024 survey. No federal law requires private employers to give holidays off or pay extra for working them.
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