Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops announced the end of slavery in Galveston, Texas. It became the newest federal holiday in 2021 and is observed on Friday or Monday when it falls on a weekend.
Yes. Juneteenth is one of the 11 US federal holidays, so federal offices, banks and post offices close.
Why does the date of Juneteenth change each year?
The date stays the same; only the weekday moves. A common year has 52 weeks and one day, so a fixed date moves one weekday later each year, and two after February 29.