Juneteenth Holiday

Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate ...

The History of Juneteenth - The New York Times

The holiday is also called “Juneteenth Independence Day,” “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day.” Image. People play double dutch during a ...

The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks our country's second independence day. Although it has long been celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event remains ...

Juneteenth: an American celebration of freedom

Juneteenth, a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth” became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. Before that, it was a uniquely Texan ...

Juneteenth, Now a National Holiday | Michael A. Middleton Center

Juneteenth, Now a National Holiday. On June 19, 1865, another step toward the abolition of slavery in the United States was taken. Today, we are pleased that ...

President Biden Signs Juneteenth Bill Into Law, Making June 19 a ...

On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making June 19 a legal public holiday.

A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2024

On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, which would become known as Juneteenth, the Army ...

The Long History of Our New Federal Holiday: Juneteenth

Specifically, Juneteenth marks the day (June 19, 1865) when a Union Army general, Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and demanded that the state's ...

What is Juneteenth and Why is it a Holiday? | SNHU

Learn about the history, traditions and significance of June 19 — or Juneteenth — a holiday which celebrates the end of slavery in the ...

Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture

On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with ...

Which states recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday?

28 states and the District of Columbia will legally recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday – meaning state government offices are closed and state workers ...

What to know about Juneteenth and its historical significance

On June 19, the United States observes Juneteenth to commemorate the end of slavery, a painful chapter in the nation's history whose legacy ...

Juneteenth National Independence Day - NPS Commemorations ...

Juneteenth National Independence Day was signed into law as a national holiday on June 17, 2021. The word “Juneteenth” is a Black English ...

Here is an explanation for Juneteenth and why it is a holiday

Many of us are taking some time to mark and reflect on the meaning of "Juneteenth." It commemorates a significant date back in 1865 but only ...

Texas Observes Juneteenth | TSLAC

Texas House Bill 1016 passed in the 66th Legislature, Regular Session, declared June 19, "Emancipation Day in Texas," a legal state holiday effective starting ...

Federal Holidays - OPM

2024. 2024 Holiday Schedule. Date, Holiday. Monday, January 01, New Year's Day. Monday, January 15 ... Juneteenth National Independence Day. Thursday, July 04 ...

The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

What does 'Juneteenth' mean? It's a blend of the words June and nineteenth. The holiday has also been called Juneteenth Independence Day, ...

What is June 19th or “Juneteenth” and why is it so important? - SOPHE

Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This holiday is considered the “ ...

New State Holiday “Juneteenth Independence Day” - Mass.gov

Juneteenth will be celebrated as a state holiday. Governor Baker signed this into law on July 24, 2020, to recognize “the continued need to ensure racial ...

A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2023

One of my proudest actions as President has been signing the bipartisan law establishing Juneteenth as the first new Federal holiday since ...