Happy 4th of July Wishes | 40 Messages & Quotes

The 4th of July (also known as Independence Day) celebrates the date (July 4th, 1776) when the United States colonies signed the Declaration of Independence, declaring their freedom from Great Britain. It is considered to be the “birthday” of the United States of America.

People often celebrate with parades, fireworks, cookouts, and time with family and friends. Since it is a federal holiday, many people have the day off of work.

One way to commemorate the holiday is by posting Happy 4th of July wishes to social media or sending texts or emails to friends, family, colleagues, and clients.

Copy and paste any of the messages below to wish people a Happy 4th. Or, try out QuillBot’s AI text generator to get even more examples of 4th of July messages.

Short 4th of July messages

• Happy Independence Day! Celebrate freedom and unity!
• Wishing you a joyful 4th of July filled with pride and patriotism!
• Let’s celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave!
• Happy 4th! May your day be filled with fireworks and fun!
• Cheers to freedom, family, and fireworks! Happy 4th of July!
• Celebrate our nation’s birthday with joy and gratitude!
• Freedom rings! Wishing you a fantastic Independence Day!
• Happy 4th of July! Enjoy the festivities and stay safe!

Patriotic 4th of July messages

• Let us honor the sacrifices made for our freedom. Happy 4th of July!
• Proud to be an American! Wishing you a joyous Independence Day!
• Celebrating the land of liberty and the brave souls who defend it!
• May we always cherish our freedom and uphold the values of our great nation!
• On this day of independence, let’s unite in gratitude and pride for our country!
• Wishing you a 4th of July filled with pride, patriotism, and peace!
• Together, we celebrate the spirit of America! Happy Independence Day!
• Let freedom ring! Proud to be part of this great nation!

Funny 4th of July messages

• Happy 4th of July! Time to celebrate our freedom and eat way too many hot dogs!
• May your 4th be as bright as your neighbor’s fireworks… and twice as loud!
• I’m just here for the BBQ and the fireworks. Happy Independence Day!
• Land of the free, because of the brave… and the BBQ lovers!
• Happy 4th! Let’s celebrate our independence with food, fun, and a slight chance of fireworks-induced panic!
• It’s the 4th of July! Remember to wear your best red, white, and blue… and maybe some earplugs!
• Cheers to America! Home of the free and the brave… and the people who set off fireworks at 2 AM!
• Happy Independence Day! Time to show off our freedom by blowing stuff up!

Professional 4th of July wishes

• Happy 4th of July! We’re grateful for your continued support and wish you a joyful and safe Independence Day.
• Wishing you and your loved ones a bright and beautiful Independence Day! Thank you for being a valued part of our community.
• Celebrating freedom, community, and customers like you. Have a wonderful 4th of July!
• As we honor this day of freedom, we’re especially thankful for you. Happy Independence Day from all of us at [Your Company Name].
• On this day of independence, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and the opportunity to serve you. Happy 4th of July!
• Freedom, fireworks, and fantastic customers—like you! Wishing you a safe and festive holiday.

Happy 4th of July quotes

• “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” —Thomas Jefferson
• “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” —Declaration of Independence
• “Liberty is the breath of life to nations.” —George Bernard Shaw
• “America is a tune. It must be sung together.” —Gerald Stanley Lee
• “Let freedom ring!” —Martin Luther King Jr.
• “Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” —Benjamin Franklin
• “My favorite thing about the United States? Lots of Americans, one America.” —Terri Guillemets
• “Independence is happiness.” —Susan B. Anthony
• “Liberty is the soul’s right to breathe.” —Frances Wright
• “True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.” —Clarence Darrow

Frequently asked questions about 4th of July wishes

What is a good 4th of July out-of-office message?

Here are a few options for a 4th of July out-of-office message:

• Thanks for your email. I am out of the office for the 4th of July holiday. I will respond to you as soon as I’m back on [DATE].
• I am currently out of the office celebrating US Independence Day. I look forward to responding when I’m back on [DATE]. Happy 4th!
• Thanks for reaching out! Our office is closed in honor of Independence Day. We will reopen on [Date] and look forward to connecting with you then. Have a happy 4th of July!

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Is it 4th of July or Fourth of July?

Both 4th of July and Fourth of July are acceptable in most contexts. Check with your organization’s style guide to see which is preferred. The Chicago Manual of Style and AP Stylebook both recommend Fourth of July.

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Should I say Independence Day or 4th of July?

Independence Day is the official name of the federal holiday that falls on July 4th every year and celebrates the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain. Outside of an official context, it’s acceptable to use Independence Day, 4th of July, or Fourth of July.

Sometimes, people will shorten the name even further to the 4th or the Fourth.

QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker can help you make sure you’re writing the names of holidays correctly.