Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027
There are 231 days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 — Saturday, June 19, 2027.
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About Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027
Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 falls on Saturday, June 19. Because that is a Saturday, federal employees observe the holiday on Friday, June 18, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, June 20.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 19, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | June 19, 2027 | Saturday | Fri, Jun 18 |
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Holidays after Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027
- Jul 4, 2027 Independence Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Columbus Day 2027 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2027 Veterans Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Nov 25, 2027 Thanksgiving Day 2027 (Thursday)
Other holidays in June 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7 | Mon | Jefferson Davis' Birthday | State holiday |
| Jun 11 | Fri | King Kamehameha I Day | State holiday |
| Jun 14 | Mon | Flag Day | State holiday |
| Jun 14 | Mon | Flag Day | Observance |
| Jun 17 | Thu | Bunker Hill Day | State holiday |
| Jun 20 | Sun | West Virginia Day | State holiday |
| Jun 20 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Saturday, June 19, 2027
- Observed
- Friday, June 18, 2027
- 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 2027?
Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 is on Saturday, June 19, 2027. Because that is a Saturday, it is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027.
Is Juneteenth National Independence Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 231 days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 (June 19, 2027) as of today.