The Fourth of July isn't just a day for cookouts and fireworks. Here's a quick lesson about Independence Day and when it became a federal holiday.

John Adams, for what it's worth, reportedly turned down invitation to July 4 events as he still believed it should be ...

In the calendar of commemorative holidays, Filipinos celebrate two in the month of June. The first is June 12, Philippine ...

Tourism stakeholders have launched a special Mount Kilimanjaro climb campaign, "Uhuru Expedition 2025," to commemorate 64 ...

At the time, Americans weren’t agreed on which day to celebrate. In an article for American Heritage, historian Pauline Maier ...

Today, Juneteenth National Independence Day inspires celebrations across the country. Cities host parades, heritage festivals and public panels that spotlight Black history and culture.

Hong Kong education authorities have reminded schools to be vigilant about any attempts to promote US Independence Day celebrations on campus, the Post has learned. The message followed an online ...

July 4 is celebrated as a federal holiday across the United States, which means that all non-essential federal government ...

The bald eagle, an endearing symbol of American strength and independence for more than 240 years, has only been our national bird since Dec. 24, 2024, when then-President Joe Biden signed a bill ...

Every year on July 4th, the United States celebrates Independence Day. It is one of the most important and historic national holidays that holds great significance for the entire country. In 2025, ...

Parliament has passed the new Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Amendment Bill 2025, removing the August 4 Founders’ Day holiday from the national calendar.

U.S. fireworks prices are soaring ahead of Independence Day due to steep tariffs on Chinese imports, with nearly all consumer fireworks (99%) sourced from China.