America250 marks the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence in 2026.
The anniversary is calculated from July 4, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Adding 250 years brings the commemoration to 2026, making the occasion a semiquincentennial.
America250 is the public-facing name associated with the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, a federal organization created to coordinate national observances. Events span history, education, service, culture, and community participation.
The anniversary is sometimes confused with the 250th anniversary of the signing alone. The Declaration was adopted on July 4, while most delegates signed the engrossed parchment on August 2, 1776. America’s principal national anniversary remains July 4, 2026.