How many days until the 4th of July?
The counter above shows the exact time left until the next 4th of July — days, hours, minutes and seconds, updating every second. When the date passes, it automatically rolls forward to the following year, so the page is always counting down to the next Independence Day, not a date that has already gone by.
What is the 4th of July?
The 4th of July is US Independence Day, the federal holiday marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the thirteen American colonies declared themselves free of British rule. It is celebrated with fireworks, parades, cookouts and the colours of the flag — red, white and blue.
Why is it always on July 4?
Because the date is fixed to the calendar, not to a weekday. Unlike holidays such as Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday of November), Independence Day always falls on July 4, whatever day of the week that is. When it lands on a weekend, the federal holiday is often observed on the nearest Friday or Monday, but the date itself never moves.
How do I use this countdown?
Nothing to set up — the countdown starts the moment the page loads and runs entirely in your browser. Bookmark it and it will always show the correct time remaining, because the target date advances by itself each year. It works offline once loaded and needs no sign-up.
Local time in your browser. The countdown targets midnight at the start of July 4 and rolls over automatically each year.