When is Juneteenth 2025? What's closed on Juneteenth? Is Costco open? Do you get a day off?
Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day commemorates the day the last enslaved black people in the United States were declared free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, not all slaves were immediately free until more than two years later.
Here's what to know about what's Juneteenth, and what's open and closed on the holiday.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated on Thursday, June 19, 2025. It was designated a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden. Most federal offices will be closed on that day.
Juneteenth (short for June nineteenth) marks the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday, according to Columbus Dispatch reporting. Juneteenth festivities often feature parades and educational events.
Whether you'll have Juneteenth off is often determined by the employer.
While it is a federal holiday, many private employers are not required to grant Juneteenth as a paid holiday. However, many federal and state employees will have the day off.
Yes. According to the official site, Juneteenth is listed as a statewide holiday, meaning that most state offices will be closed or may have limited services.
Walmart, Target and Costco will be open on Juneteenth, according to the Tennessean. However, it's recommended to check with your local store for specific hours, as they may vary by location.
In addition to retail stores, fast food restaurants like McDonald's and Chick-fil-A will also remain open.
Akron and Canton will have normal trash and recycling schedules on Juneteenth.
Cincinnati and Columbus won't have trash pickup; the normal schedules in each city will be delayed one day.
However, other trash pickup schedules may be delayed because of Juneteenth, depending on the hauler. Contact your municipality or private provider to learn more.
Juneteenth is a Federal Reserve bank holiday, USA TODAY reports, meaning most banks, such as Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, Truist and others, will also be closed on June 19.
Yes, the United States Postal Service will be closed on June 19, 2025, since Juneteenth is observed as a federal holiday by the USPS.
However, other parcel carriers like FedEx and UPS stores will remain open, according to the Tennessean.
The New York Stock Exchange is closed on federal holidays and will be closed on Juneteenth, according to its website.
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