These 4th of July memes will make you spit out your liber-tea
44 Funny 4th of July Memes to Celebrate Independence Day
Updated on May 07, 2025
Enough with the fireworks
While you search for the best fireworks display near you, remember that your pup is living its worst day of the year.
Born ready
Let’s do this independence thing.
It’s time
A day of beer, barbecues and fun.
Sleep is for the unpatriotic
Ah, the middle-of-the-night home fireworks display. Is it Independence Day without it?
Just lounging
Hanging out on a beach chair … nothing to see here.
Get it?
Who doesn’t love a good pun in their funny 4th of July meme?
Eyes on the event
Everyone in the crowd may be filming the spectacle and playing 4th of July songs, but everyone in the crowd also knows that videos never do a fireworks display justice.
I’m exploding with laughter
Whether this meme cracked you up or caused an eye-roll, you have to admit: It makes for a pretty great 4th of July Instagram caption.
The fundamental breakup
“We just need a break. It’s not you, England. It’s U.S.” And with that, Independence Day was born.
The most stressful time of the year
Anyone have some puppy-size noise-canceling headphones because dogs are typically afraid of fireworks.
Alternate history
If baking under the summer sun isn’t your idea of a fun 4th of July celebration, we have the solution: an Independence Day rewatch. It’s considered one of the best patriotic movies for a reason.
Reality bites
Here’s an idea (inspired by our Independence Day weekend): Let’s bring the office to the beach.
You know the one
And yes, they’re usually Ruffles.
The group chat is blowing up
Wish you could’ve been there!
An honest mistake
Hey, maybe the fireworks weren’t for them, but I’m sure they would appreciate a 4th of July getaway.
Red, white and blue
This tiny, furry Yankee Doodle is clearly adorable—just like these other cat memes.
Irreconcilable differences
But you’re cool, glamour.
There are so many
Hitting up a 4th of July party is fun, but have you ever tried staying home and scrolling through a feed full of grainy fireworks displays instead?
Friendly reminder
Talk about a joke! We’re pretty sure Thomas Jefferson had this event circled on his calendar. It was, after all, the most significant day of his life, as this 4th of July quote from him attests: “The only birthday I ever commemorate is that of our Independence, the Fourth of July.”
A classic tune
Add this to your 4th of July playlist ASAP.
It’s mandatory
Sorry, we don’t make the rules.
Sit back and relax
It’s time to celebrate like a real American: with food cooked on a grill.
Do it for the ‘gram
And TikTok and Facebook and the group chat …
Hot off the grill
Try not to seem too eager—then sneak an extra when nobody is looking.
The ultimate debate
Blue, obviously. Another big debate: Who has the best burger in each state. You’ll have to try ’em to see if we’re right!
It’s tradition
Oh. wait. Wrong holiday.
Did someone say “lobster”?
We love a good summer meme! But in case you need a reminder, make sure to apply that sunscreen. And then reapply. And reapply…
Well done
Leave it to the professionals.
Just chilling
We must protect the drinks at all costs.
Cannonball!
They just can’t help but make waves. Love this meme? Be sure to check out these funny vacation stories before your next trip to the pool.
Hunger games
Watch out, everyone! The little ones are coming in hot for burgers fresh off the grill.
From shivering to sweltering
Step out of the cool house to experience dripping-wet underarms in under five minutes. That’s summer for you! But these beach puns are shore to make you laugh through the heat.
We the people …
… think it’s time to split up.
No thanks
Can we work from the pool today?
Let freedom ring
Talk about freedom! For a long weekend, that is. We’re setting the out-of-office message as we speak!
Hamburger or hot dog?
C’mon, you know you’ll just have both.
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