Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday in the U.S. in 2021. In 2025, Juneteenth falls on a Thursday. Related: 21 ...

While banks and other businesses are closed on the federal holiday of Juneteenth, there are several Chicago Juneteenth events ...

Juneteenth marks the official end of slavery in 1865. Most stores and restaurants are expected to be open normal hours.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day, celebrates Black freedom in the United States.