Independence Day

noun

: a civil holiday for the celebration of the anniversary of the beginnings of national independence

specifically : July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776

Examples of Independence Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Independence Eve, a free, popular program that taps live orchestral music and a drone show to celebrate Independence Day, will not take place this year on July 3, said Eric Lazzari, executive director of the Civic Center Conservancy, which works with the city to program and maintain the park. —John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026

In a press release, the Center indicated that the facilities will close down in July following an Independence Day celebration. —News Desk, Artforum, 18 Mar. 2026

While officially a secular state, the Catholic Mass is part of state ceremonies, including Independence Day celebrations. —ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026

Opinion And finally … The National Park Service (NPS) announced fireworks will return at Mount Rushmore in celebration of Independence Day after a five-year hiatus. —Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

Independence Day

noun

: a holiday celebrating the beginnings of a nation's independence

especially : July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in honor of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776