Juneteenth will be observed as a federal holiday on Thursday, June 19, 2025. In recognition of the historic event it marks—the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States—most government offices, including federal agencies, courts, and postal services, will be closed for the day.
Juneteenth, officially designated a federal holiday in 2021, honors the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of the Civil War and proclaim freedom for enslaved people in the state—more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
The holiday has grown in prominence nationwide and is now observed not only by public institutions but also by many employers and communities with special events, educational programs, and cultural celebrations.
Citizens are advised to check with local and state offices about specific closures or modified schedules. Essential services, such as emergency response and law enforcement, will continue operations without interruption during the holiday.
Juneteenth serves both as a time of reflection on the history of slavery in America and as a celebration of African American culture, freedom, and resilience.
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