How America Spends, Shops, and Travels on July 4th – Record Numbers, Surging Sales, and 2025 Trends

Colorful illustration showing American flags, balloons, confetti, and festive decorations celebrating July 4th

The Fourth of July is more than a national holiday—it’s a $15+ billion economic juggernaut that brings Americans together for food, fireworks, and travel on a scale unmatched by any other summer event. In 2024, Americans spent an estimated $15.5 billion preparing for Independence Day, with almost 300 million people celebrating, according to Capital One … Read more