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The first official US holidays were declared by Congress on June 28, 1870. New Years Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day were all declared holidays in the first act. George Washington's Birthday was declared a holiday in 1871.

According to Title 5 of the US Code, neither Congress or the President has the authority to declare a holiday that must be enforced by the states - Federal holidays are only applicable to Federal employees and the District of Columbia.

Each state chooses which holidays it will recognize.

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Massachusetts declared the 4th a celebration in 1781.

Boston declared the 4th a city holiday in 1783.

North Carolina declared the 4th a holiday in 1783.

Incorrect: It was when the founding fathers had signed the constitution (or Declaration of Independence) and declared freedom from England on July 4, 1776.

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Why was the Fourth of July declared a national holiday?

Because it celebrates our freedom from England.


The first Independence Day was July 4 1776 but in what year was Fourth of July officially declared a national holiday by congress?

In July of 1776.


What year was the fourth declared federal holiday?

In 1776 the 4th of July was declared a federal holiday.


When did July fourth become a national recognized holiday?

July 4th


In America is July fourth always a holiday?

The 4th of July is always a holiday in the USA. It is the day the document called the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain was declared.


When did congress make the Fourth of July a holiday?

According to the Historian: Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdon of Great Britain.So the Fourth of July become a holiday on July 4, 1776.


What holiday is after Fourth of July?

St. Patrick's Day is the next holiday after the Fourth of July.


What does Fourth of July represent for the french?

the 4th of July does not represent anything in France. The French national holiday is held on the 14th of July.


Can there be summer school classes on the fourth of July?

No. July 4th is a National holiday. All schools, banks, and post offices are closed for the day.


What is a non religious holiday?

Fourth of July


Is the Fourth of July a gay holiday?

No, the Fourth of July is not a gay holiday, it celebrates America's independence.


Is there a Fourth of July in England?

Yes there is a 4th July in England - and everywhere esle - however it is not a national celebration in England.