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Juneteenth National Independence Day

Friday, 19 Jun 2026 · United States · Nationwide · Public holiday

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Bridge day check

Falls on a Friday, so it makes a three-day weekend with no leave needed.

What the day is for

Marks 19 June 1865, when news of emancipation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. Federal only since 2021, and observance varies widely by employer and state.

Do shops and banks close?

Federal offices and banks close; private-sector observance is inconsistent — check with your employer.

Getting around

Normal services, with local event closures in Texas and major cities.

When it falls each year

Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.

2025Thursday · 19 Jun 2025Bridge to 4 days

2026Friday · 19 Jun 20263-day break

2028Monday · 19 Jun 20283-day break

2029Tuesday · 19 Jun 2029Bridge to 4 days

See the full United States holiday calendar or count the working days.