Overview

• Juneteenth marks the June 19, 1865 announcement of freedom for enslaved people in Texas and has been a federal holiday since 2021.
• Federal offices, post offices and major banks including Bank of America, Chase, Truist and Citibank are closed for the holiday.
• The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and the U.S. bond market suspend trading, with normal hours resuming June 20.
• Private carriers UPS and FedEx continue pickups and deliveries nationwide despite the federal closure.
• Communities across the country host parades, festivals, concerts and cultural gatherings to commemorate emancipation.