Independence Day 2024 Observed. Independence day (colloquially the fourth of july) is a federal holiday in the united states commemorating the declaration of independence of the united states, on july 4, 1776. Independence day commemorates the end of a long and arduous struggle for freedom, which was characterised by widespread mobilisation of the indian.

For federal employees who work in the district of columbia, montgomery or prince george’s counties in maryland, arlington or fairfax counties in virginia, or the cities of. Tickets for the event, available on.