Top wishes, images, WhatsApp status, GIFs, and quotes to share on the Fourth of July. As the United States is celebrating the fourth of July, Independence Day, today, here's how you can share the greetings with your loved ones on Facebook,

Historically, July 4 marks the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence, where leaders like Thomas Jefferson defied British rule, though most delegates signed it weeks later on August 2. Parades, backyard barbecues, and community concerts continue traditions started in 1777.

No. United States stock markets are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. According to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq websites, their markets also close early (at 1 p.m.) on Thursday, July 3. The Federal Reserve considers the Fourth of July a bank holiday, meaning most banks will be closed.