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What’s Open and Closed on Juneteenth 2025

UNITED STATES, JUN 19 – Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021, leads to closures of major banks and federal offices nationwide, while retail stores and private couriers remain open, officials said.

  • Many Americans will observe Juneteenth, a federal holiday on Thursday, June 19, 2025, commemorating the end of slavery in 1865.
  • Juneteenth became a national holiday when President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17, 2021, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday.
  • On this day, most banks, post offices, and federal offices will be closed, while major retailers like Walmart and Target will operate under normal hours.
  • The Federal Reserve recognizes Juneteenth as a holiday, leading to the closure of major financial institutions like Wells Fargo, Chase, and Bank of America, as well as the suspension of trading on the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange.
  • These closures reflect the holiday's growing recognition but also lead to mail service interruptions and free parking in some cities, indicating operational and community adjustments.
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World News broke the news in United States on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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