Independence Day
Eid Al Istiqulal
Date
Wed, 18 November 2026
Scope
National
Long Weekends
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About Independence Day
Independence Day celebrates the anniversary of a nation's independence, typically from colonial rule.
Are shops open?
Banks and government offices are closed. Some shops may be open with reduced hours.
Independence Day in other years
Independence Day in other countries
🏳️GDSat, 7 Feb🏳️GMWed, 18 Feb🇪🇪EstoniaTue, 24 Feb🏳️DOFri, 27 Feb🏳️GHFri, 6 Mar🏳️TNFri, 20 Mar🏳️NASat, 21 Mar🇬🇷GreeceWed, 25 Mar🏳️ZWSat, 18 Apr🏳️METhu, 21 May🏳️GETue, 26 May🏳️GYTue, 26 May🇵🇭PhilippinesFri, 12 Jun🏳️MZThu, 25 Jun🏳️MGFri, 26 Jun🏳️SCMon, 29 Jun🏳️CDTue, 30 Jun🏳️BYFri, 3 Jul🏳️PRFri, 3 Jul🇺🇸United StatesFri, 3 Jul🏳️VESun, 5 Jul🇦🇷ArgentinaThu, 9 Jul🏳️BSFri, 10 Jul🏳️PETue, 28 Jul🏳️BJSat, 1 Aug🏳️BOThu, 6 Aug🏳️JMThu, 6 Aug🏳️GAMon, 17 Aug🇮🇩IndonesiaMon, 17 Aug🇺🇦UkraineMon, 24 Aug
Nearby holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Independence Day in MA?
Wed, 18 November 2026
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.