US EditionWhat’s Open and Closed on Juneteenth 2025
- In 2025, Juneteenth falls on Thursday, the 19th day of the sixth month, honoring the day in 1865 when Union forces liberated more than 250,000 enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas.
- In 2021, Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday through legislation authorized by President Joe Biden, and in May 2025, Alabama officially recognized it as a state holiday.
- Federal, state, and local offices, post offices, most banks, and libraries will close, while many retail stores and malls like Walmart and Target will remain open.
- When signing Juneteenth into law as a federal holiday, President Biden described the moment as one of the most significant and proud experiences of his presidency.
- Juneteenth’s recognition leads to widespread observance with paid holidays for many employees, free parking in Syracuse, ongoing celebrations, and schools closed across Alabama.
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Juneteenth 2025: From banks, stock market to post office and stores— check what's open and closed this federal holiday
Juneteenth 2025 falls on June 19 this year, and as a federal holiday, the occasion will see major federal operations, as well as banks stay closed for the day. Know more about the Juneteenth 2025 celebrations here.
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Americans will celebrate Juneteenth this Thursday with parades and parties, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth became the newest federal holiday in 2021, but it has long been significant for many Black Americans. On June 19, 1865, Union Army Major General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, proclaiming freedom for enslaved Black Americans in that area. This came mor…
Last day to visit Chase, Wells Fargo & Bank of America until 24 hour shutdown
ONE day remains for Americans to be able to visit major banks until they all close down in a complete blackout. Top Banks like Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America will close down their locations for an entire day, forcing other arrangements to be made. One day remains for Americans to be able to visit major banks until they all close down in a complete blackoutGetty This means Americans must make other plans on June 19 as another major holid…
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