On what date will the United States' America250 anniversary be observed?

The United States’ America250 anniversary will be observed on July 4, 2026.

The date marks 250 years since the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Because the Declaration became associated with July 4, the anniversary falls on Independence Day rather than on the date of every delegate’s signature.

America250 is the common branding for celebrations of the United States Semiquincentennial. The commemoration includes national, state, local, educational, cultural, and military programs across the country.

A common mix-up is calling the event the 250th anniversary of the country’s Constitution. The Constitution was drafted in 1787 and ratified later; America250 primarily commemorates independence and the Declaration of Independence.