What’s Closed on Juneteenth, June 19, in Observance of the Federal Holiday
As Americans commemorate Juneteenth—a day marking the end of slavery in the U.S.—several institutions will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.
Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans—more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Though long celebrated in Black communities, Juneteenth became a Texas state holiday in 1980 and was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, when President Joe Biden signed it into law, calling it “a day of profound weight and power.”
Here’s what you need to know about what’s closed today, June 19:
Are the stock markets closed?
Yes. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and U.S. bond markets are closed and will reopen on June 20 with normal hours.
Is mail delivered?
No. The U.S. Postal Service is not delivering mail today. However, FedEx and UPS are operating on normal schedules.
Are banks open?
Most banks are closed for the holiday, but ATMs and online services remain available.
Are government offices open?
Nonessential federal and most state government offices are closed. If you have business at a DMV or other agency, check local schedules.
Are schools open?
Public schools are generally closed, though policies may vary by district—check with your local school system to be sure.
