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Today, Friday, July 4, 2025, is Independence Day. The day, also known as the Fourth of July, celebrates the founding of the United States of America. Independence Day is one of the 12 federal holidays ...

Running behind on your Fourth of July errands? You might be in luck. Most grocery chains and big-box retailers will keep their doors open on Independence Day, which falls on a Friday this year. While ...

The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. A year later, according ...

Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, on Thursday with parades and parties. Juneteenth became the newest US federal holiday in 2021, but it ...

Juneteenth is Thursday, June 19, and while banks, post offices and government offices will be closed on the day, restaurants, retail and grocery stores will be open for business. Known as America's ...