Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday On June 19, 1865 slaves in Galveston, Texas were given the news that they were freed by President Abraham ...

Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1860s.

Juneteenth will be marked on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Juneteenth commemorates the day -- June 19, 1865 -- when federal soldiers arrived in Galveston to take control of Texas and ensure the slaves ...

Juneteenth always falls on June 19. For 2024, it happens to be a Wednesday. Is Juneteenth a national holiday? Yes. Juneteenth is a federal holiday and has been since 2021. Are banks open on ...

Here's everything to know about Juneteenth, including when it is, why we celebrate it and the 2024 Cincinnati Juneteenth festival.

Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday and it falls in the middle of the week this year. Here's what will be open and closed on Wednesday.

Here's everything you need to know about the holiday from what will be closed today and why we celebrate. When is Juneteenth 2024? Juneteenth always falls on June 19.

Juneteenth is the nation's youngest federal holiday, recognized in 2021 by President Joe Biden. But the day has long been a special holiday.

All federal employees get a paid day off for the holiday. Juneteenth is also a state holiday in Kentucky, after Gov. Andy Beshear declared it an Executive Branch holiday in 2024.

When is Juneteenth 2024? Juneteenth always falls on June 19. For 2024, it happens to be a Wednesday. Is Juneteenth a national holiday? Yes. Juneteenth is a federal holiday and has been since 2021.

The newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, is on Wednesday, June 19. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday, including what will be closed and why we celebrate. When is Juneteenth 2024?