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What is Juneteenth? The meaning behind the June 19 federal holiday and how it's celebrated
Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions ...
What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered ...
Could President Trump cancel Juneteenth as a federal holiday?
And in 2021, then-President Biden signed legislation into law to make Juneteenth, or June 19, a federal holiday. Biden’s ...
Today is Juneteenth. When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Why do we celebrate?
Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a federal holiday a few years ago.
What is Juneteenth? How June 19 became a holiday
Juneteenth became an official federal holiday starting in 2021 under former President Joe Biden to recognize the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. On June 19, 1865, Union ...
Juneteenth history: How June 19 became America’s newest federal holiday
Syracuse's own Juneteenth celebrations date back decades, with local Black communities calling it "our Fourth of July." ...
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? See 2025 holiday calendar
Juneteenth falls on Thursday, June 19 in 2025. Here's what to know about whether government offices will be open or closed.
Is the stock market open on June 19 for the Juneteenth federal holiday?
Yes. United States stock markets are closed on June 19, 2025. The Federal Reserve considers Juneteenth a bank holiday, ...
Planning for Juneteenth? DC services announce June 19 closures
The DC Department of Public Works (DPW): Trash, recycling, and food waste will not be collected on Thursday, June 19.