Is July 3 a federal holiday? What's open and closed Friday ahead of Fourth of July
Headline from NBC Boston
The fourth of July for 2026 falls on a Saturday, with this year marking the milestone of America’s 250th birthday. The day, a national holiday, also means government offices are closed. But the fact that it falls on a Saturday means it will actually be observed on a weekday.
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The fourth of July for 2026 falls on a Saturday, with this year marking the milestone of America’s 250th birthday. The day, a national holiday, also means government offices are closed. But the fact that it falls on a Saturday means it will actually be observed on a weekday.
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