US EditionWhen Is Juneteenth? Is It a Federal Holiday? Everything to Know About Its History
- Juneteenth is observed every year on June 19th and honors the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas were finally informed of their freedom, marking a significant moment in the end of slavery in the United States.
- The celebration began on June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas, to enforce the freedom of enslaved people, nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued.
- In 2021, Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday following the enactment of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, and it is commonly celebrated through family gatherings, cultural programs, and educational events.
- On this day, most federal offices and postal services close, while banks likely close but ATM services remain available, and private carriers like UPS and FedEx operate as usual.
- Juneteenth's establishment as a federal holiday highlights ongoing recognition of African American history and the continuing struggle for equality, with events such as the 2025 Smithsonian celebration titled 'Power in the past, strength in the future!'.
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‘The Cost of Inheritance’ screening in Sunderland to mark Juneteenth
SUNDERLAND — To mark Juneteenth this week, the Sunderland Public Library and the Human Rights Task Force are inviting the public to a film screening and discussion exploring systemic inequities in the United States that have lingered from post-Civil War society to today.
Juneteenth 2025: Why is America's newest holiday so popular today? Know details
Juneteenth is the latest celebration to join the small list of 11 federal holidays recognised by the US government, after former President Joe Biden granted it this status in 2021 following a surge in popularity. What is the history of this day, and why has it become so important? History of Juneteenth On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free enslaved African Americans in secessionist states. How…
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