Overview

• Banks, government offices, the USPS and major stock exchanges are closed for the federal holiday while UPS and FedEx maintain normal schedules
• Most retailers, grocery chains and restaurants remain open with regular or adjusted holiday hours
• Parades, festivals, concerts, family gatherings and church services are taking place nationwide to commemorate General Order No. 3 and the 1865 end of slavery in Texas
• Juneteenth was established as the nation’s 11th federal holiday in 2021, extending official recognition of Black history and emancipation
• The 2½-year delay between the Emancipation Proclamation and its enforcement in Texas underscores ongoing efforts to achieve full equality and justice