US Independence Day 2024: Will Banks, Stock Markets Be Open On July 4th? Check Here

Independence Day arrives Thursday and several offices and businesses will be closed to commemorate the holiday.

Fourth of July will mark the 278th anniversary of the founding of the United States (US). Since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, this day has been an important federal holiday in the US. In 1776, on this day, American colonies gained independence from British rule. Since then, every year, parades, fireworks, carnivals, fairs, political speeches and numerous ceremonies mark this day. 

Notably, Independence Day this year arrives Thursday and several offices and businesses will be closed to commemorate the holiday.