America250 is the short brand name identifying the United States' 2026 250th-anniversary program.
The name combines “America” with the number 250, making the purpose of the campaign immediately recognizable. It is associated with the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, a congressional, nonpartisan organization created to coordinate observances of the milestone.
America250 is a branding label rather than the formal name of the anniversary itself. The formal historical term is United States Semiquincentennial. That distinction matters because “America250” describes the public-facing initiative, while “semiquincentennial” describes the 250-year anniversary.
Planning for the federal commission began with legislation enacted in 2016. The program is intended to encourage celebrations, educational projects, and commemorations across the country rather than limit the anniversary to one city or one ceremony.