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In England (and Ireland). One tends to say “The 4th of July”. “July 4th” is an Americanism.
by mphalan 2y ago
In England (and Ireland). One tends to say “The 4th of July”. “July 4th” is an Americanism.
- HideousKojima 2y agoBoth "the 4th of July" and "July 4th" are common in American English
- SideburnsOfDoom 2y agoYes, and only "the 4th of July" is common in UK English.
- Izkata 2y agoOnly because that's a holiday. The 23rd of March sounds a bit formal here compared to March 23rd, and sounds like it refers to an event or holiday. Wedding invitations might sometimes use that style, for example.
- brudgers 2y ago“Independence Day” is the relevant Americanism.