Juneteenth is Thursday, June 19. Americans will celebrate the day 170 years ago when about a quarter billion of the last enslaved Black people in the country were finally told they were free.
Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021. Non-essential federal offices, stock markets and most banks will be closed and there will be no U.S. mail delivery, although other delivery services such as UPS and FedEx will be available.
However, Juneteenth, which has been a federal holiday since 2021, is not a Florida state holiday and most local governments and all state offices will remain open.
What about shopping? Most stores and restaurants will be open on June 19, although some chains such as Starbucks offer employees the option of a paid day off or holiday pay.
When is Juneteenth 2025?
Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 every year. In 2025, that’s a Thursday.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865, two months after the Civil War ended and 2½ years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, when Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and told the state’s remaining 250,000 enslaved people that they were free and that Union troops would enforce it.
Is Juneteenth a paid holiday in Florida?
For non-federal workers, no. Only about half of the states in the U.S. recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday, although more are considering it. Florida is not one of them.
Florida does not officially recognize the holiday and doesn’t have the day on official calendars as a paid holiday, although some county commissions and city councils have declared Juneteenth a recognized holiday and closed offices.
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What is open or closed for Juneteenth?
Most restaurants, grocery and retail stores will be open.
Is Publix, Winn-Dixie or Walmart open on Juneteenth? What about other grocery stores?
Publix is only closed on three days a year: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Publix locations will be open normal hours.
All other grocery stores should also be open, but always check with your favorite local store to make sure.
Are any businesses or restaurants closed for Juneteenth?
No. Most businesses remain open for the holiday.
Is Costco open on Juneteenth?
Although Costo closes for more holidays than Public, Costco warehouses will be open normal hours Thursday. The chain closes on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving andChristmas.
Is Walmart open on Juneteenth?
Walmart will be open for normal hours. the chain closes for Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
Is Target open on Juneteenth?
Yes. Target stores close for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but remain open the rest of the year.
Is the post office open on Juneteenth? Will mail be delivered?
Postal service retail locations will be closed Thursday and there will be no regular mail delivery except for holiday premium Priority Mail Express, the United States Post Office said in a release.
UPS and FedEx will be open on June 19 and all services will be available.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Juneteenth is June 19. Here’s what is open or closed in Florida