On what date is the United States Semiquincentennial Commission scheduled to end?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission is scheduled to end on December 31, 2027.

The commission’s legal lifespan extends beyond the central July 4, 2026 anniversary. Its work includes coordinating programs, supporting commemorations, managing partnerships and reporting on the national celebration, so the organization remains active after the principal anniversary date.

This date is easy to confuse with December 31, 2026, because many America250 activities take place during 2026. The commission’s statutory termination date is later, allowing time for follow-up work and final administration.

Congress created the commission in 2016 to promote and coordinate the semiquincentennial. The commission’s planning period therefore spans more than a decade, from its establishment through the anniversary year and into the post-celebration period.