The next federal holiday is Independence Day, and it will occur on July 4, 2025. When is the Fourth of July 2025? The Fourth of July occurs annually on July 4, which is a Friday this year. A record-breaking 72 million Americans are expected to travel for July 4th weekend, according to AAA. Of the millions on the move, 61.6 million people will travel by car, marking a 2.2% increase over last year and the highest number AAA has ever recorded for the holiday. Drivers will also see a A Record-Breaking 72.2 million People Are Traveling Over July 4—Here's How to Avoid Traffic Expert tips for navigating this week's 4th of July travel chaos, on the road and in the skies. A record high of 72.2 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the July Fourth holiday period (from June 28 to July 6), according to AAA. TSA recorded six of its busiest days ever in 2025, with 18.5 million travelers expected during Fourth of July week. Airlines prepare for historic holiday rush. Summer travel forecast to shatter records for Fourth of July — here’s how many Americans will be on the move. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that a record 72.2 million Below are the worst travel times: Saturday, June 28 - Between noon and 5 p.m. Sunday, June 29 - Between 2 and 4 p.m. Monday, June 30 - Between 2 and 6 p.m. The Fourth of July holiday is fast approaching -- and it's going to be a busy one. July 1, 2025 11:44AM. A record high of 72.2 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready to screen over 18.5 million travelers at the nation’s airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. Three federally recognized three-day weekends remain in 2025: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Many people in the U.S. see Labor Day as the unofficial “end of summer.” Labor AAA's projection of 72.2 million travelers is an increase of 1.7 million people from 2024 and 7 million more than the last pre-pandemic Fourth of July in 2019. Fourth of July used to mean backyard burgers, booming fireworks, and flags on every corner. But in 2025, the red, white, and blue spirit looks a little faded. A new national survey finds that 1 in 4th of July Fireworks in DFW: Fair Park Fourth. One of the largest fireworks shows in North Texas, Fair Park Fourth returns to historic Fair Park in Dallas on Friday, July 4, 2025. The celebration starts around 4:30 p.m., with live music, food vendors, games, and access to the Children’s Aquarium and Texas Discovery Gardens. AAA's projection of 72.2 million travelers is an increase of 1.7 million people from 2024 and 7 million more than the last pre-pandemic Fourth of July in 2019. What's open and closed on Independence Day, July 4th, 2025? Many offices and businesses will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. All federal offices will be closed, from Did You Know? 2.5 million The estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation in July 1776. What's open and closed on Independence Day, July 4th, 2025? Many offices and businesses will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. All federal offices will be closed, from WASHINGTON, DC (June 20, 2025) – AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019. Americans are predicted to set a travel record this year while celebrating the nation's 249th birthday. AAA released its "Independence Day Travel Forecast" report, finding that 72.2 million
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