On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain.

The US celebrates its Independence Day with closures in government services, record-breaking travel forecasts, and festivities nationwide, including fireworks, parades, and barbecues. Retail stores mostly remain open.

July 4 is a federal holiday, meaning all major banks (and pretty much all the minor ones) will be closed. You can, however, still use ATM machines to get cash or put money into your account, and online banking is open, though many transactions won’t process until Monday morning.