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What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth arrives tomorrow on Friday, June 19, creating a three-day holiday weekend as the newest federal holiday established by Former President Joe Biden in 2021.
The holiday honors June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned of President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation; Juneteenth gained national prominence in 2020 following racial justice protests after the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd.
All federal offices, public schools, the Monroe County Department of Motor Vehicles, and financial markets including The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ will close tomorrow, while Banks The Federal Reserve will also be closed.
The United States Postal Service will not deliver mail or packages on Friday, and most banks and credit unions will be closed; consumers should contact their local branch to verify hours before visiting.
FedEx and UPS will maintain regular pickup and delivery services tomorrow, and most retail stores like Belk, restaurants, and grocery stores will remain open, though consumers should check business websites for specific holiday hours.