In recent years, Juneteenth festivities have become more commonplace as awareness has spread about the importance of the annual holiday.

　　Celebrated each year on June 19, Juneteenth is known as a commemoration of freedom and honors the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War.

　　The holiday dates back to 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger traveled to Galveston, Texas to share the good news that enslaved people were now free.

　　Since it took some time for all states to follow the executive order, Juneteenth took place two years after Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation freed anyone who was enslaved in the country.

　　Juneteenth has cemented itself as a special day for many Black Americans ever since then, but it was officially declared a federal holiday in 2021.

　　This year, Juneteenth falls on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Since it's now a federal holiday, that means some official government services — including mail delivery and banking — may be operating under special holiday hours or even closed. Some other companies or stores might also have special hours in honor of the day.

　　Whether you're off from work or simply looking to run some errands on your lunch break, we've put together a list of what major businesses are planning to open and close on Juneteenth this year.

　　Are Banks Open on Juneteenth?

　　Most banks follow the Federal Reserve System’s holiday schedule, which recognizes Juneteenth National Independence Day as a holiday. In other words, you're not likely to find a bank that's open on June 19.

　　If you need to make a deposit or withdrawal cash immediately, many banks have ATM machines that are open even when the branch itself is closed. You can also turn to online banking to complete any transactions, keeping in mind that there may be a delay since it's a federal holiday.

　　Is the Stock Market Open on Juneteenth?

　　When banks are closed, you're most likely to find the stock market also taking a day off. Per the New York Stock Exchange website, Juneteenth is one of the holidays that NYSE markets observe.

　　Is there Mail Delivery on Juneteenth?

　　Per the United States Postal Service (USPS) website, Juneteenth is one of 11 holidays the organization observes, meaning there won’t be any mail delivery on June 19. Regular mail service will resume on Friday, June 20.

　　Are UPS and Fedex Open on Juneteenth?

　　Since UPS operates independently of the federal government, the company sets its own holiday schedule. According to its website, UPS pickup and delivery services will be available on Juneteenth and store locations will remain open.

　　Similar to UPS, Fedex also makes its own rules when it comes to federal holidays since it's a private company. Per its website, the following services will be available on Juneteenth:

　　FedEx

　　FedEx Freight

　　FedEx Office

　　FedEx Custom Critical

　　FedEx Logistics

　　Are Schools Closed on Juneteenth?

　　Some schools across the country will have already closed for the summer by the time Juneteenth rolls around. But if your child is still in class, they will get the day off if they attend a public school. Private schools and colleges may abide by different rules.

　　Is the DMV Open on Juneteenth?

　　Similar to other government agencies, DMV offices across the country typically close for all federal holidays, so if you have to renew your license, plan to do so on another business day during the month of June.

　　Are Stores Open on Juneteenth?

　　Many retailers only close for major holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. For the most part, that means you'll find the majority of stores open on Juneteenth. However, it's best to consult retailers' websites or call ahead to confirm that they are open on the holiday.

　　Chrissy CallahanChrissy Callahan is a writer for Today.com.