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When do we celebrate Independence Day?*
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Independence Day is July 4 each year. It commemorates adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
- Independence Day
- Holiday celebrating U.S. independence
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Name two national U.S. holidays.
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- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
Give two listed holidays, for example Independence Day and Thanksgiving. Dates and descriptions are not requested in this question.
- holidays
- Days of public celebration or commemoration
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What is Independence Day?
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- A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
- The country’s birthday
It celebrates U.S. independence from Britain, or the country’s birthday. It commemorates the Declaration of Independence rather than the Constitution.
- Independence Day
- Holiday celebrating U.S. independence
Source Last verified: 2026-10-11 Life in society · Official question bank · 2025 · 65/20us-2025-126
Name three national U.S. holidays. *
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- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Give three listed holidays, such as Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. This version needs three; the 2008 version asks for two.
- holidays
- Days of public celebration or commemoration
Source Last verified: 2026-10-11 Life in society · Official question bank · 2025us-2025-127
What is Memorial Day?
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- A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
Memorial Day honors military personnel who died in service. Distinguish this remembrance from Veterans Day, which honors those who served.
- Memorial Day
- Holiday honoring military service members who died
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What is Veterans Day?
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- A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
- A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)
Veterans Day honors people who served in the U.S. military. Unlike Memorial Day, its focus is not limited to those who died in service.
- Veterans Day
- Holiday honoring those who served in the military
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