Google Search adds special animation to mark America’s 250th anniversary

Google said it is introducing a celebratory animation in Google Search for queries linked to the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026.

The company said users will see a special visual effect when searching for terms associated with the anniversary, with examples including “United States Semiquincentennial” and “America’s 250th”. The animation will appear across both desktop and mobile versions of Google Search.

Google said the feature is intended to help mark the upcoming milestone and to begin building awareness ahead of the official anniversary celebrations in 2026.

The United States will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 2026, an event expected to be accompanied by nationwide commemorations, cultural programmes and educational initiatives.

Google did not provide further details on how long the animation will run or whether additional anniversary-related features will be introduced closer to the date.

The Recap

• Google Search adds an animation for America's 250th queries.
• The feature targets queries like 'United States Semiquincentennial' and 'America's 250th'.
• Animation appears on desktop and mobile for relevant search terms.