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When is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth falls on June 19, a fixed calendar date, so the weekday changes from year to year.

It is a federal holiday, and the newest one: it was signed into law in June 2021. When June 19 falls on a weekend, the federal day off shifts to the nearest weekday.

What Juneteenth commemorates

The name blends 'June' and 'nineteenth.' On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people there were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

That day came to symbolize the end of slavery across the country. Texas made it a state holiday in 1980, and it was celebrated in Black communities for generations before becoming a national holiday.

How Juneteenth is celebrated

Celebrations feature cookouts, parades, music, and community gatherings, often with red foods and drinks that carry symbolic meaning. Readings of the Emancipation Proclamation and family reunions are common.

The day is both festive and reflective, honoring freedom while remembering the history of slavery and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

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Frequently asked questions

What day of the week is Juneteenth?

It varies. Because Juneteenth is fixed to June 19, it lands on a different weekday each year.

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?

Yes. It became a federal holiday in 2021, the first new one added since Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

What is Juneteenth?

It marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free, and it stands for the end of slavery in the US.

Why is it called Juneteenth?

The name is a blend of 'June' and 'nineteenth,' the date the news of freedom reached Galveston.

How long has Juneteenth been celebrated?

Communities have marked it since 1865, and Texas recognized it as a state holiday in 1980, long before it went national in 2021.

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