In Operation Sail’s 2026 America250 schedule, New York City is listed for July 4–8 port calls.
Operation Sail, commonly called OpSail, organizes maritime celebrations featuring tall ships and naval vessels. Its 2026 program is planned as part of the United States’ 250th-anniversary observances, with ships visiting several American ports and participating in races and public events.
The published schedule lists New Orleans from May 28 to June 1, Norfolk from June 19 to 24, Baltimore from June 25 to July 1, New York City from July 4 to 8, and Boston from July 11 to 16. That places New York Harbor at the center of the anniversary weekend.
The event is connected to earlier OpSail celebrations, including the large gathering staged for the 1976 Bicentennial. “Operation Sail” is the event name, while “America250” describes the broader anniversary program.