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What is Juneteenth? The meaning behind the June 19 federal holiday
June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It became a federal holiday in 2021 when then-President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.
Juneteenth 2025: Here's what will be open and closed on the holiday
Juneteenth always falls on June 19. In 2025, the holiday is on a Thursday. Like most federal holidays, expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Plan ahead if you think you will need anything from your bank on June 19.
Explainer-What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?
It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden. Long a regional holiday in the South, Juneteenth rose in prominence across the country following protests that swept the world in 2020 over the police killings of George Floyd,
Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, is a federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United ...
As a federal holiday, several services and offices will be closed on Thursday, while others will maintain regular operations: ...
Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as ...
Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...
United States stock markets will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The Nasdaq and New York Stock ...
Does the mail run on Juneteenth 2025? Are banks open? Is the stock market open? Is the MVC open? What is NJ Transit's ...
Juneteenth marks the official end of slavery in 1865. Most stores and restaurants are expected to be open normal hours.
The city of Flint will commemorate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday on Thursday, June 19, closing City Hall for the day in ...
One of America's newest federal holidays takes place Thursday, and government offices and some businesses will close their ...
Juneteenth is observed federally and at the city level, but not at the state level. Here's a look at what businesses will be ...
New Jersey state offices will close Friday. But the federal holiday falls on Thursday, creating confusion for residents and a ...
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