July 2025 US holidays calendar: Independence Day and other special events to watch for
Independence Day, marked on July 4, is the only federal holiday this month. Since it falls on a Friday this year, millions of Americans are gearing up for a long weekend getaway. Fourth of July follows Juneteenth, a federal holiday that falls every year on June 19. There are 12 federal holidays in 2025, according to the US Office of Personnel Management. Next is Labor Day, which will be observed on September 1.
Here's a look at key events on July 4:
1. Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show - New York
2. National Independence Day Parade - Washington, D.C.
3. Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular - Boston (Massachusetts)
4. Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th - Nashville (Tennessee)
5. Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest - Coney Island (New York) July 2025: Religious holidays and special days
As per Diversity Resources, these are the holidays and traditional celebrations expected in the coming weeks:
Ashura- Expected to start from the evening of July 5 or July 6, depending on when the moon is spotted.
Martyrdom of the Bab - July 9
Birthday of Haile Selassie - July 23
Pioneer Day - July 25
Special days in July 2025
According to National Day Calendar, these are the special days to be celebrated in July:
July 1 - National Postal Worker Day
July 3 - National Eat Your Beans Day
July 4 - National Caesar Salad Day
July 6 - National Fried Chicken Day
July 9 - National Dimples Day
July 10 - National Kitten Day
July 11 - National French Fry Day
July 17 - National Lottery Day
July 20- National Ice Cream Day
July 24 - National Tequila Day FAQs: 1. When is Canada Day?
It is being marked on Tuesday, July 1. Canada observes a federal holiday. 2. Are there any upcoming long weekends in July 2025?
Yes, US Independence Day is being observed on Friday, July 4. 3. What are some fun days to celebrate in July 2025?
People can look forward to National Ice Cream Day on July 20 and National Tequila Day on July 24.
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