 US Independence Day Independence Day is one of the most important and widely celebrated national holidays in the US, which sees millions of people across the country coming together to enjoy public parades, fireworks displays, barbecues, carnivals, and sporting events. The holiday takes place on the 4th of July every year to mark the Declaration of Independence from British rule in 1776. Students on the day often involve displays of patriotism, including flying the US flag outside private homes and the wearing of flag-themed clothes and hats. Many people, it is a great opportunity for family reunions and small get-togethers, while others prefer the huge public celebrations that are laid on in towns and cities across the nation.