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New long weekend confirmed: government moves holiday to Friday, triggering nationwide closures
- The United States will observe Independence Day on Friday, July 3, 2026, because July 4 falls on a Saturday.
- Friday, July 3 will be an official non-working day for federal employees nationwide.
- Legal basis for the change is automatic under Federal Code 5 U.S.C. 6103(b).
- The three‑day weekend runs Friday the 3rd, Saturday the 4th, and Sunday the 5th of July.
- Banks, public offices, schools, federal courts, and the USPS suspend operations on Friday.
- Stock exchanges NYSE and Nasdaq will also close on Friday, July 3.
- If procedures depend on the affected institutions, complete tasks before July 2 or postpone them until July 6.
- The observance of the holiday affects both federal employees and various sectors nationwide.
- Public interest content includes guidance on what closes and what remains active during the holiday.
- Independence Day festivities may proceed with expectations of closures for essential services.
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