Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was first published in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2007.
The novel was the seventh and final book in J. K. Rowling’s main Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury released it at one minute past midnight on 21 July 2007, following intense worldwide anticipation. The publication date was shared across many markets, including the United States, where Scholastic published the book.
The story follows Harry, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger as they leave Hogwarts to search for Voldemort’s Horcruxes. It also develops the history of the Deathly Hallows, three legendary magical objects associated with the Peverell brothers.
The title and release date were announced before publication, but many plot details were protected by strong spoiler precautions. The book sold millions of copies immediately and became one of the fastest-selling books ever recorded. It was later divided into two feature films released in 2010 and 2011.