Juneteenth 2026: What will be open and closed during the holiday?
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Juneteenth will be celebrated on Friday, June 19, 2026, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned of their freedom. This federal holiday was established in 2021 by President Joe Biden. The celebration originated in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery. On this day, various events such as parades, concerts, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation will take place. Federal offices, the Federal Reserve, and the New York Stock Exchange will be closed, while most private businesses will remain open. UPS and FedEx will operate normally.
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