Is Juneteenth a Federal Holiday? Find Out if Businesses Are Closed

“This is a day of profound weight and profound power, a day in which we remember the moral stain, the terrible toll that slavery took on the country and continues to take,” Biden said at the time while signing legislation for Juneteenth. “I hope this is the beginning of a change in the way we deal with one another.”

Are Businesses Open on Juneteenth?

Like all federal holidays, certain businesses choose to change their hours or close for the day. Grocery stores and supermarkets may alter their hours of operation in observance of Juneteenth. However, large chains like Walmart and Target are expected to be open during normal hours.

Banks, the stock market, the post office, schools and all federal agencies will be closed on Juneteenth. Workers with an hourly wage in America should receive paid holiday time if they work on June 19.