Independence Day Countdown Timer

US Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Fireworks, gatherings and community events often mark July 4 across the United States.

The Fourth of July is both a national commemoration and a day of local traditions. Some people attend a parade or watch fireworks, while others gather for a meal. This timer marks the start of July 4 in your device's time zone; a particular event may begin at another hour.

Popular countdown timers

Choose a duration to open countdown settings, then press Start. If a matching countdown already exists, it continues or starts again. Create additional countdowns in settings.

Holiday countdowns

Choose a holiday to start its next occurrence immediately and add it to your countdown list. It counts down to midnight in your device’s time zone. For a different date or time, create a new countdown in Settings.

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Holiday countdowns target midnight on the holiday in your device’s time zone. Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day use US dates; Easter follows the Western calendar. Eid dates follow Umm al-Qura and may vary with local moon sightings. For a different observance date or time, create a custom countdown in Settings.

Frequently asked questions

When is Independence Day?

US Independence Day is July 4 every year. This countdown ends at local midnight as the date begins.