America250 will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence in 2026.
The United States Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Counting forward 250 years places the semiquincentennial observance in 2026. The term “America250” is used for the nationwide commemoration of this milestone.
America250 is broader than a single holiday ceremony. It encompasses historical programs, educational projects, community events, exhibitions, and public initiatives planned across the United States. Federal legislation created the United States Semiquincentennial Commission to help coordinate the commemoration.
The anniversary is sometimes confused with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution as a whole. The Revolution began before 1776 and continued after it, while America250 specifically centers on the Declaration and the founding of the United States as an independent nation.