Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026
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About Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026
Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 falls on Friday, June 19. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, June 21.
Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday on June 19 marking the end of slavery in the United States. Federal offices, post offices, banks and the stock market close, and most states give state employees the day off.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — closed; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Juneteenth National Independence Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
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| 2026 | June 19, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | June 19, 2027 | Saturday | Fri, Jun 18 |
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Holidays after Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
Other holidays in June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 | Mon | Jefferson Davis' Birthday | State holiday |
| Jun 11 | Thu | King Kamehameha I Day | State holiday |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day | State holiday |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day | Observance |
| Jun 17 | Wed | Bunker Hill Day | State holiday |
| Jun 20 | Sat | West Virginia Day | State holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, June 19, 2026
- Date rule
- June 19 each year
- Observed date
- Friday, June 18 if on a Saturday; Monday, June 20 if on a Sunday (federal rule)
- Legal status
- Federal holiday (5 U.S.C. 6103) since 2021; paid state holiday in most states
- Commemorates
- General Order No. 3 issued in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, freeing enslaved Texans
- First state holiday
- Texas, effective January 1, 1980
Frequently asked questions
What day is Juneteenth National Independence Day in 2026?
Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 is on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Is Juneteenth National Independence Day a day off in 2026?
Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday across the United States, so government offices, post offices and most banks close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026?
Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 was 134 days ago, on June 19, 2026.