How many days until Juneteenth National Independence Day?
There are 229 days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 — Saturday, June 19, 2027.
Because June 19 falls on a Saturday, offices observe the holiday on Friday, June 18.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Juneteenth National Independence Day on Saturday, June 19, 2027, set by the rule: June 19. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close, mail is not delivered, and most banks and the stock market shut for the day. Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday on June 19 marking the end of slavary in the United States. Federal offices, post offices, banks and the stock market close, and most states give state employees the day off.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Juneteenth National Independence Day:
- 100 days to go — Thursday, March 11, 2027 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Friday, April 30, 2027
- 30 days to go — Thursday, May 20, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Saturday, June 5, 2027
- 7 days to go — Saturday, June 12, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Friday, June 18, 2027
Juneteenth National Independence Day dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on Juneteenth National Independence Day
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Closed | No regular mail delivery on June 19 or the observed weekday; Priority Mail Express is still delivered. |
| Banks | Closed | Federal Reserve holiday; branches close, ATMs and online banking work. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Closed | NYSE and Nasdaq are closed for the full day; bond markets also close. |
| Federal offices | Closed | Federal agencies, federal courts and Social Security offices close. |
| State and local government | Varies | Closed in most states and DC. Open in states that treat it as an observance only, and open with skeleton staff in Texas. |
Full guide: what's open on Juneteenth National Independence Day →
Coming up after Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Jul 4 Days until Independence Day 244 days away
- Sep 6 Days until Labor Day 308 days away
- Oct 11 Days until Columbus Day 343 days away
- Nov 11 Days until Veterans Day 374 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Juneteenth National Independence Day?
There are 229 days until Juneteenth National Independence Day, which falls on Saturday, June 19, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Juneteenth National Independence Day?
There are 33 weekends between now and Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Juneteenth National Independence Day a day off?
Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday, so government offices, post offices and most banks close. Private employers set their own policy.