Here's everything you need to know about Juneteenth, including when it is and the meaning behind the day, plus what's open and closed.

This year, Juneteenth falls on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Since it's now a federal holiday, that means some official government services — including mail delivery and banking — may be operating under special holiday hours or even closed. Some other companies or stores might also have special hours in honor of the day.

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, more than 150 years ago.