Saturday, July 4, 2026 July 4, 2026 InterContinental New York Barclay

Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. This year the United States will be celebrating 250 years since this monumental occasion, and NYC has all the fun ready to go. 

At Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, participants compete to devour the most hot dogs and buns in a lively event that attracts spectators from around the world.