Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” commemorates the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and enforce the emancipation of all enslaved people. This event occurred two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.
Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021.
Here is what to know about the upcoming holiday.
When is Juneteenth 2025?
This year, Juneteenth will be observed on Thursday, June 19.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Juneteenth is one of 11 federal holidays recognized in the U.S.
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth?
The stock market will not be open on Juneteenth, according to the NYSE market schedule.
Is USPS open on Juneteenth?
All post offices will be closed on Juneteenth, and there will be no regular mail service, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
Is the DMV open in Texas on Juneteenth?
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Juneteenth.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: What day is Juneteenth? Here’s why the national holiday is celebrated