US EditionJuneteenth 2025: What to Know, Including What's Open
- On June 19, 2025, Americans observe Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black people in 1865 in Galveston, Texas.
- Juneteenth originated when Union General Gordon Granger announced that all slaves in Texas were free, following the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment.
- The holiday features closures of most federal offices, banks including Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, and stock markets such as Nasdaq and NYSE, while many retailers remain open.
- Communities mark Juneteenth with events honoring Black resilience and culture, amid ongoing racial equity debates and recent removal of related historical content from government websites.
- Juneteenth's federal recognition since 2021 solidifies it as the nation’s 11th federal holiday and reflects enduring efforts toward racial justice and remembrance.
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NFL Teams In Agreement On Juneteenth Holiday
Meet NFL Influencer Annie Agar (1:12) Thursday June 19 is Juneteenth, a federal United States holiday to commemorate the ending of slavery.The holiday marks the day, June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It's known as a time to celebrate the ending of slavery and to celebrate Black culture.It was established as a federal holiday by then…
Missouri celebrates Juneteenth - Missourinet
Thursday, June 19th is a federal holiday and commemorates the day in 1865 that officially marked the end of slavery in the United States. Stock markets will be closed and there will be no U.S. mail delivery, however, other delivery services such as UPS and FedEx will be available. Local celebration on Thursday includes events […]
Select board proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day - Hingham Anchor
June 18, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer The select board also proclaimed June 19 as “Juneteenth Independence Day,” urging all citizens “to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.” June 19 is both a state and federal holiday. Juneteenth acknowledges a proclamation from the Executive of the United States issued in 1865 declaring all slaves to be free. This involves “an absolute equality of personal rights and rights…
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Juneteenth 2025: What to know, including what's open
(The Hill) -- Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. The commemoration traditionally takes place on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when Major Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in the state of Texas to share the news of the Emancipation Proclamation, announcing the official end of the Civil War. This year, the holiday falls on a Thursday. Here’s all you need to know about the approaching …
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