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Newsweek on MSN · 5h

Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and has a history going back to the 1860s.

USA TODAY · 14h

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 free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.

WKYT on MSN · 28m

Good Question: Why is Juneteenth a national holiday, but not a state holiday?

In May of last year, Governor Andy Beshear declared Juneteenth a state executive branch holiday. But that does not apply to legislative or judicial employees. That was after another effort to make it a holiday for all state employees failed.

Juneteenth, U.S. Post Office

Will mail run today? Is the post office closed on Juneteenth?

Government and state offices will be closed, as will the U.S. Post Office. That means there will be no mail delivery on Thursday and post offices will be closed for business. Mail delivery and services will resume Friday. READ MORE: Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What’s open and what’s closed on June 19

CBS News on MSN · 13h

Here's what is open and closed on Juneteenth 2025

Juneteenth has arrived, with Americans now celebrating its fifth year as a federally recognized holiday. Given its relatively new status as a federal holiday, you may be wondering whether your local stores are operating as normal.

Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed, including post offices, banks, and retailers

RELATED: The Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 brought more attention to Juneteenth, and in 2023, Pew Research said at least 28 states and Washington DC - along with the federal government - recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday.

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Trump ignores Juneteenth holiday he previously recognized as president

President Trump didn’t acknowledge Juneteenth during Thursday’s workday. President Biden made the historic day a federal ...

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Five things to know about the National Juneteenth Museum

The museum, now four years in the making, is scheduled to open in 2026, permanently memorializing and educating its visitors ...

How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth?

What is Juneteenth? What is the proper way to celebrate it? Should holiday observers attend barbecues and cookouts? Should ...

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Entrance Fees Waived at National Parks for Juneteenth

The National Park Service has waived entry fees at all National Parks around the country today. Free entry fees comes in ...

WCAX on MSN1h

Juneteenth celebrations clouded by national political climate

Juneteenth is a time to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. But across the country, some celebrations have been scaled ...

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Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery

Celebrations are being held around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union ...

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Baltimore weather: Juneteenth could see severe storms

Juneteenth will likely see intense thunderstorms in most of the Baltimore area as a cold front moves into the region, ...

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