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July is all about pool parties, BBQs, and fireworks, but here’s what else you can expect from the month and holidays it has in store.
July kicks off with a long weekend thanks to Independence Day, which falls on Friday, July 4. The federal holiday will give some people a nice break only weeks after Juneteenth, which fell on Thursday, June 19th.
While there is a long weekend, there aren’t as many holidays in the month as there were in April and May.
Here’s everything you need to know about what July has in store.
Are there any federal holidays in July?
Yes! Independence Day is observed on Thursday, July 4, this year, and is considered a federal holiday.
In total, 2025 has 12 federal holidays across 11 days, according to the Office of Personnel Management. The next one, Labor Day, will fall on Monday, September 1.
July 4th celebrations in the US
There will be no shortage of celebrations across the U.S. on July 4th for Independence Day. Here are just a few.
- Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show: New York, New York
- National Independence Day Parade: Washington, D.C.
- Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular: Boston, Massachusetts
- Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th: Nashville, Tennessee
- Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest: Coney Island, New York
What religious holidays are in July?
There are multiple religious holidays in July.
The following are some of the holidays and traditional celebrations throughout the month, according to Diversity Resources:
- Ashura– Begins the evening of Saturday, July 5 or Sunday, July 6th, depending on when the moon is spotted, according to Time and Date.
- Martyrdom of the Bab– Wednesday, July 9
- Birthday of Haile Selassie– Wednesday, July 23
- Pioneer Day– Thursday, July 25
Other significant dates
Here are some more significant dates and anniversaries in July:
- Canada Day– July 1, 1867 (Federal holiday in Canada. This year it falls on Tuesday, July 1.)
- Civil Rights Act signed-July 2, 1964
- Independence Day– July 4, 1776
- Opening of Disneyland in California-July 17, 1955
- Moon landing– July 20, 1969
Unique days in July
The following are some of the more unique and odd days celebrated throughout the month of July, according to the National Day Calendar:
- National Postal Worker Day– Tuesday, July 1
- National Eat Your Beans Day– Thursday, July 3
- National Caesar Salad Day– Friday, July 4
- National Fried Chicken Day– Sunday, July 6
- National Dimples Day– Wednesday, July 9
- National Kitten Day- Thursday, July 10
- National French Fry Day- Friday, July 11
- National Lottery Day– Thursday, July 17
- National Ice Cream Day– Sunday, July 20
- National Tequila Day– Thursday, July 24
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