1776

The year 1776 started on Monday, January 1, and ended on Tuesday, December 31. It was a leap year, and also the year that the Declaration of Independence was approved (on Thursday, July 4), and then signed (on Friday, August 2).

Calendar with holidays
Holidays (post-independence only):
 * Halloween: Thursday, October 31
 * Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24
 * Christmas: Wednesday, December 25
 * New Year's Eve: Tuesday, December 31