Another federal holiday coming in US next week. Check date, what's open and shut on that day

Mark your calendars because there's a holiday approaching soon! Juneteenth, which takes place on June 19th, falls on a Thursday this year. While Juneteenth officially became America's twelfth federal holiday in 2021, it's been celebrated and observed by communities across the country for more than a century.

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday in US?

Juneteenth, observed every year on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas were finally informed of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued.

“Freedom finally arrived on June 19, 1865, when approximately 2,000 Union soldiers landed in Galveston Bay, Texas,” notes the National Museum of African American History and Culture. “They announced that over 250,000 enslaved Black individuals in Texas were free by executive order.” The newly freed communities began calling the occasion "Juneteenth," blending June and nineteenth.


As a result of its significance, some federal offices and businesses may be closed in observance of the holiday.

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When is Juneteenth?

This year, Juneteenth is on Thursday, June 19.

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When did it become a federal holiday?

Juneteenth was officially designated a federal holiday in 2021 with the passage of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.

Is the post office closed on Juneteenth?

Post offices will close for the holiday, the U.S. Postal Service told the Canton Repository, reports CantonRep

Are banks open on Juneteenth?

Banks tend to close on Juneteenth and other federal holidays, but digital services may still be available. Contact your local branch for more information on closings.

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Is trash pickup delayed for Juneteenth?

The city of Canton is not expected to delay trash pickup in observance of Juneteenth, as services are scheduled to continue as they would normally.

Are grocery stores open on Juneteenth?

Many grocery stores remain open on Juneteenth.

What’s open and closed on Juneteenth?

All federal offices — including courts, post offices, and Social Security offices — will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. State government offices, such as the Secretary of State, will also shut down for the day, giving state employees the day off.

Local government services, including courts, will be unavailable. However, essential services such as police, fire departments, and emergency medical responders will remain fully operational.

The U.S. Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery on Juneteenth, with limited exceptions for Holiday Premium Priority Mail Express and Holiday Same Day Package Delivery.

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Are banks open on Juneteenth?

Most banks will be closed for the holiday, though ATMs and online banking services will remain accessible for customer use.