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Juneteenth, US Holiday

USA TODAY · 9h

Juneteenth: Everything you need to know about the holiday commemorating end of slavery

Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery in the United States. This commemoration highlights the late announcement of freedom in Galveston, Texas, two years following the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War's conclusion.

Indianapolis Star on MSN · 4h

Juneteenth is this week. When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Why do we celebrate?

Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a federal holiday a few years back.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

What Is Juneteenth? How Did It Become a US Holiday?

A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial injustice in 2020.

Juneteenth, Banks and United States Postal Service

Syracuse.com · 5h

Juneteenth 2025: What’s open, closed Thursday? Banks, mail, post office, more

U.S. Post offices will be closed Thursday, June 19. USPS mail delivery will resume Thursday, June 20. UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available Thursday. Store locations will also be open, according to USA Today. Are restaurants and stores open on Juneteenth? Will shopping malls be on regular hours?

Times Record News on MSN · 7h

Are post offices and banks open on Juneteenth? Here's what to know

That is because most national banks and the United States Postal Service will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the federal holiday.

NBC Chicago on MSN · 4h

What's open and closed on Juneteenth? Banks, USPS, stock market and more

While banks and other businesses are closed on the federal holiday of Juneteenth, there are several Chicago Juneteenth events planned include festivals, fairs, concerts and parades.

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Here's What Companies and Services Are Open and Closed on Juneteenth 2025

Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday in the U.S. in 2021. In 2025, Juneteenth falls on a Thursday. Related: 21 ...

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What is Juneteenth? The history behind the celebrations this week

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

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Is Trader Joe's open on Juneteenth?

So whether you have a day off from work and are planning on a midweek grocery run to stock up on staples, or you just need to ...

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Brass band, 'second line' parade comes to Redding for Juneteenth party: Where to celebrate

Juneteenth recognizes one of the most important moments in U.S. history, commemorating the end of slavery. Here's how Redding ...

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Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Galveston

Former president Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in ...

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth3h

Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of ...

Bedford City Offices to close for Juneteenth National Independence Day

All Bedford city government offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth National ...

The Palm Springs Post on MSN27m

Palm Springs to host multiple Juneteenth celebrations Thursday through Saturday

Events include panel discussions, pageant, concerts and community picnic to commemorate the national holiday celebrating the ...

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