Independence Day falls on 4 July every year, and the countdown above shows exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds are left until America's biggest patriotic celebration. It updates live, so each visit shows the real-time total ticking down to July 4, 2026.
Whether you are planning the fireworks, the cookout or a trip to a parade, a precise 4th of July countdown helps you get everything ready for the red, white and blue.
Independence Day 2026 is on Saturday, 4 July 2026. It is a fixed-date federal holiday — always 4 July — commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. When the 4th lands on a weekend, the celebrations are even easier to enjoy.
To see the weeks remaining, divide the number of days shown above by seven. Counting the weeks makes it easy to plan the barbecue, buy fireworks where they are legal, and organise a get-together before Independence Day arrives.
The 4th of July is celebrated with fireworks, parades, backyard barbecues, concerts and flags flying everywhere. It marks the day in 1776 when the thirteen colonies declared their independence. Use the days remaining to plan the perfect way to celebrate with family and friends.
The timer counts down to midnight at the start of 4 July, updating live in your browser with no registration or installation. It is completely free, works on phones and computers, and you can return any time to see exactly how close Independence Day is.
The live counter at the top of this page shows the exact number of days, hours and minutes remaining until Independence Day on 4 July 2026. It updates in real time.
Independence Day is always on 4 July. In 2026 it falls on a Saturday.
It celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, when the United States declared independence from Great Britain.
Divide the number of days shown in the countdown by seven to get the number of weeks left until Independence Day.
Yes. The countdown is completely free, needs no sign-up and runs straight in your browser.
