What's Open and Closed on Juneteenth 2025
Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth marks the arrival of Union troops in Galveston, Texas in 1865, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation 🕊️. Officially declared a national holiday in 2021, it's the fifth federal holiday in 2025.
- Federal government offices: including Social Security, immigration, and federal courts.
- U.S. stock markets and bond trading: NYSE, Nasdaq, and over-the-counter markets will be shut on June 19, reopening on the 20th.
- Most banks: Nationwide branches such as Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, PNC, Citi, and Capital One will close, following the Federal Reserve holiday schedule. Notably, Capital One Cafés remain open.
- USPS services: All retail operations and regular mail deliveries are suspended, though Priority Mail Express deliveries will continue.
- ATM & mobile banking: Digital services and self-service withdrawals stay available .
- Private carriers (UPS & FedEx): Shipping and office locations operate on regular schedules. FedEx Office counters open for in-person drop-offs.
- Retail & grocery stores: Most—including Walmart, Target, Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Home Depot—remain open, though some pharmacies may reduce hours.
- State offices: Many, such as DMV and social services, follow federal closures—but this varies. For instance, in Connecticut, state offices like the DMV and courts are closed, though some banks may choose to open.
- Schools: Most public schools are off, often aligned with summer breaks.
- Transit & trash pickup: Services typically run on time—check with local providers for details.
Juneteenth is both a day of reflection and reckoning—when America observes a pivotal moment in its history while restructuring daily life around the holiday. The closures mainly affect federal and financial institutions, while daily commerce and local life carry on as usual. Checking local business hours is key, especially when errands involve state or municipal services.
