US EditionWhat to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions
- On July 4, 2025, Americans observe Independence Day, a federal holiday celebrated nationwide with parades, picnics, and fireworks.
- The holiday originated from American colonists pushing for independence due to unfair taxes and British soldiers residing in their homes, escalating tensions.
- These tensions led to the Revolutionary War beginning in 1775, culminating in the Continental Congress approving the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
- On June 28, 1870, Congress designated Independence Day as a federal holiday and later confirmed it as a paid holiday for federal workers in 1938.
- The holiday continues to symbolize American independence, marked annually on July 4, which falls on a Friday in 2025.
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July 4th is the essence of the American: parades, barbecues, cold beer and, of course, fireworks.
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