Juneteenth is often referred to as “Black Independence Day” or “Second Independence Day,” because it commemorates the day the news of the Emancipation Proclamation made it to enslaved people in Texas, years after it was signed.
Juneteenth is one of 11 federal holidays in the United States, which means federal, state and local government offices and agencies will be closed.
Here’s when Juneteenth 2026 is, what it is and what’s open and closed.
What is Juneteenth? When is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is celebrated June 19 every year, to commemorate the day the news of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas — almost three years after Lincoln signed the proclamation that started the end of slavery.
Short for “June Nineteenth,” the holiday marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed, on June 19, 1865, according to History.com. The troops arrived with the news 2½ years after the signing of the proclamation.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Yes, Juneteenth is one of 11 permanent federal holidays.
This will be the sixth year that Juneteenth is observed as a federal holiday. It was established as a federal holiday under former President Joe Biden in 2021.
What’s closed on Juneteenth?
Banks
All Federal Reserve banks and branches will be closed Friday, June 19.
Postal service
U.S. Post Office locations will be closed, and regular mail delivery and retail services will resume Saturday, June 20.
UPS and FedEx will be in service on Juneteenth.
Is Publix open on Juneteenth?
Yes. Publix will be open on Juneteenth. Publix pharmacies are usually closed on federal holidays.
Publix stores are closed only three days throughout the year: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
Is Aldi open on Juneteenth?
Aldi stores will be open, but will have limited hours. See store hours using the store locator.
Aldi is only closed on four holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Is Costco open on Juneteenth?
Costco will be open on Juneteenth.
Costco is only closed on seven holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Is Sam’s Club open on Juneteenth?
Sam’s Club will be open on Juneteenth.
Sam’s Club is only closed on four holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Is Target open on Juneteenth?
Yes, Target will be open on Juneteenth.
Target is only closed on two holidays: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Is Sprouts open on Juneteenth?
Sprouts will be open on Juneteenth.
Sprouts is only closed on Christmas Day.
Olivia Franklin is TCPalm’s trending reporter. You can contact her at olivia.franklin@tcpalm.com, 317-627-8048 or follow her on X @Livvvvv_5.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Florida banks, grocery stores open and closed on Juneteenth
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