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MarketWatch on MSN · 20m

Is the stock market open on Juneteenth? Will the post office deliver mail?

The June 19 holiday marks the day in 1865 on which federal troops came to Galveston, Texas, to free enslaved Black people in the state — almost 2½ years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, on Jan. 1, 1863.

Are post offices closed for Juneteenth? Here's what's open and closed this Thursday

Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday. Here's a breakdown of what's open or closed on Juneteenth. Like with most federal holidays,

Indianapolis Star on MSN · 7h

Is the post office open on Juneteenth? What to know about the federal holiday

What's happening in Indy for Juneteenth? Indianapolis isn't hosting a parade this year, but events are scheduled throughout the week to commemorate the date the last enslaved peop

Juneteenth, freedom day

Daytona Beach News-Journal o… · 55m

Juneteenth: What you need to know about how the holiday is celebrated in the Daytona area

But Juneteenth, celebrated this Thursday, June 19, in communities across the nation, holds a sacred place in African-American history. Juneteenth, established by President Joseph Biden in 2021, is the newest federal holiday.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 4h

The Houston Juneteenth Urban Takeover is another way to celebrate the holiday. Here's what to expect

Houston Juneteenth Urban Takeover will offer four parties and additional events throughout the weekend to celebrate the holiday.

USA TODAY · 4h

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? State holiday? What to know about day's history in Missouri

Yes, Juneteenth is a state holiday in Missouri and is observed every 19th day of June. As such, all state offices are closed on that day, unless it falls on the weekend, in which case offices will be closed either the preceding Friday or following Monday.

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What Is Juneteenth? How Did It Become a US Holiday?

A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial ...

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Is there mail on Juneteenth 2025? See all open stores, services and more closed on June 19

Does the mail run on Juneteenth 2025? Are banks open? Is the stock market open? Is the MVC open? What is NJ Transit's ...

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Original copy of Juneteenth decree to be displayed in Fair Park

The only known original copy of General Order No. 3, an 1865 decree that alerted enslaved people in Galveston of their ...

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Politics are slowing down Texas city’s plans for a Juneteenth museum

In the four years since Juneteenth became a national holiday, Galveston has embraced its complicated past in a way it never ...

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Concerts, a block party and more scheduled to celebrate Juneteenth in Fort Worth

Juneteenth was an informal holiday for decades, celebrated with parades, barbecues, and other gatherings. Fort Worth has a ...

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Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? Celebrate at events in Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Vero Beach

Juneteenth celebrates when Union soldiers arrived to Galveston to announce to over 250,000 enslaved people they were freed in ...

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Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support

In Denver, for example, more than a dozen companies backed out of supporting the Juneteenth Music Festival, which is one of ...

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Juneteenth brings Midland and Odessa together to celebrate history and culture

In Odessa, the council is hosting its 26th annual Juneteenth celebration. This year’s theme is “Western and Bling,” a nod to ...

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