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Today is Juneteenth. When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Why do we celebrate?
Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a ...
Juneteenth 2025: Is there mail? Are banks closed? What to know about the federal holiday
America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.
Map shows how many federal holidays US has compared to other countries
Newsweek compared the number of U.S. holidays with the rest of the world after President Donald Trump said there were "too ...
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 ...
Trump claims federal holidays cost 'billions' as Americans observe Juneteenth
As Americans observe Juneteenth, Trump lamented the cost of "non-working holidays" in a Truth Social post on Thursday, ...
Are banks, post offices open on Juneteenth? Here's what's closed on the federal holiday
Like most federal holidays, expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Postal ...
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? See 2025 holiday calendar
Juneteenth falls on Thursday, June 19 in 2025. Here's what to know about whether government offices will be open or closed.
As Juneteenth Marks Its Fifth Year As A National Holiday, Are Companies Participating? It Depends.
Happy Birthday, Juneteenth! America's newest federal holiday celebrates its 5th year of celebration in 2025. But are ...