How many days until the 4th of July?
Independence Day is on Sunday, July 4, 2027 — that's336 days away.
About this countdown
Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 every year. The countdown above shows exactly how many days until the 4th of July so you can plan fireworks, cookouts, and parades.
Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 and commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Expect fireworks, parades, and an estimated 150 million hot dogs eaten across the country.
This countdown runs live in your local timezone and updates every second, so the days, hours, minutes, and seconds you see are exact for where you are.
July 2027
Upcoming dates
| year | date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, July 4, 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, July 4, 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, July 4, 2029 |
History
The Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776, and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later. John Adams predicted the occasion would be celebrated with "pomp and parade… bonfires and illuminations" — a tradition that continues with more than 16,000 fireworks displays every July 4th.
Interesting facts
- Three of the first five presidents — Adams, Jefferson, and Monroe — died on July 4.
- Americans spend over $2 billion on fireworks for the holiday each year.
- The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held on Coney Island every July 4th since the early 1970s.