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What is Juneteenth? The history behind the celebrations this week
Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What to know about its beginnings
Although the holiday has long been celebrated in the Black American community, Juneteenth has not always had federal recognition.
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Juneteenth 2025: What to know, including what’s open
The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, one year after Granger’s order. Some referenced the holiday as “Jubilee ...
What's open and closed on Juneteenth? Banks, USPS, stock market and more
While banks and other businesses are closed on the federal holiday of Juneteenth, there are several Chicago Juneteenth events ...
What's the history of Juneteenth? What it celebrates
Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 ...
The DMV's largest Juneteenth celebration returns for its biggest festival to date
The Scotland Heritage Juneteenth Festival is the largest Juneteenth celebration and cultural event in the DMV, running from ...
Is the DMV open on Juneteenth? Yes, here's what else is in Pensacola, Florida
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day, celebrates Black freedom ...
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth? Here's what's open and closed tomorrow
Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, is a federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United ...