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Juneteenth, US Holiday

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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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.

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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.

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FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1h

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 their freedom in Galveston, Texas.

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Are Markets Closed on Juneteenth?

U.S. stock and bond markets are closed for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, June 19. Here are the remaining holidays after that in 2025 for U.S. stock markets. Friday July 4, Independence Day Monday Sept.

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Is the stock market open or closed on Juneteenth 2025? See full holiday schedule

The U.S. bond market will also be closed on June 19, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. Juneteenth, known as America's Second Independence Day, has been commemorated as a federally-recognized holiday since 2021,

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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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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 ...

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Are post offices closed for Juneteenth? Here's what's open and closed this Thursday

Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday.

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The DMV's largest Juneteenth celebration returns for its biggest festival to date

The Scotland Heritage Juneteenth Festival is the largest Juneteenth celebration and cultural event in the DMV, running from ...

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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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Are Banks Open on Juneteenth? What to Know Before Thursday

Juneteenth falls on Thursday, June 19 this year. The majority of banks look to the Federal Reserve System’s holiday schedule ...

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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 ...

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Juneteenth 2025: Will mail run? Are banks open? What you need to know in Oklahoma

Juneteenth is observed federally and at the city level, but not at the state level. Here's a look at what businesses will be ...

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America's second Independence Day: Here are Juneteenth events happening in central Ohio

Juneteenth is being celebrated around central Ohio in multiple ways. Here is your guide to celebrating America's second ...

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Juneteenth National Independence Day: Celebrating freedom with parades, panels and purpose

Communities across the country mark Juneteenth National Independence Day, which celebrates freedom with parades, panels and ...

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