2025 civics test · Question 125 · Holidays
What is Independence Day?
Any one of these answers is accepted
- A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
- The country's birthday
What this means
Independence Day is celebrated on July 4. It marks the day in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the American colonies declared themselves free from British rule.
It is often called the country’s birthday. It is a federal holiday, so federal government offices close. Communities across the country mark the day with parades, ceremonies, and fireworks.
This overlaps with another question on the test: when the Declaration of Independence was adopted, which is July 4, 1776. Learning the date once answers both.
Depending on how the question is worded, answer either “July 4” or “a holiday to celebrate independence from Britain.”
Why this is on the test
This shares an answer with the Declaration of Independence date, so the two questions reinforce each other.
How this question is asked
On the 2025 civics test, the officer asks up to 20 of the 128 questions out loud and you pass by answering 12 correctly. You answer in your own words. There is no multiple choice and nothing to write down for the civics portion.
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