July 2025 calendar: Independence Day and other dates to remember this month
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.
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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:
Other significant dates
Here are some more significant dates and anniversaries in July:
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:
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