FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
Juneteenth 2026 - Date, History and Celebration Guide
Juneteenth 2026 falls on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Federal holiday since 2021. 3-day weekend!
Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free - more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It became a federal holiday in 2021.
Ways to Celebrate
- Attend local events - parades, festivals, concerts
- Learn - read about Black history and the path to freedom
- Support Black-owned businesses
- Community cookouts - traditional red foods (red velvet cake, watermelon, hibiscus tea)
- Family gatherings and storytelling
Juneteenth Dates
| Year | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | Saturday (observed Friday) |
| 2028 | Monday |
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