Here's what's open (and closed) on Juneteenth 2026

Tippman98x / Shutterstock.com Juneteenth has been a federal holiday for five years now (1), but there's still a lot of confusion about its impact on people's day to day lives. If you're planning to get any business done with your state or local government on June 19, you can pretty much rule that out, but when it comes to private businesses, it's more of a mixed picture. Several, including (2)Zillow (2), (3)Nike (3) and (4)Lyft (4), give workers the day off, while others (like Amazon (5)) do not. Must Read The ultra-rich use these 5 real estate strategies to build wealth while they sleep — you can start with just $100 Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 asset will surge 400% in a year and begs investors not to miss this 'explosion' Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Surprised? Here's where their money is actually going Looking to make sense of what is and isn't open? We've got answers. What is Juneteenth? On June 19, 1865, two months after the Civil War officially ended, the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas. The day became known as Juneteenth and, for a long time, it was only observed in Texas. Over the years, though, the day of remembrance began to spread. It came to national prominence following the 2020 unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Read More: About 1 in 5 Americans over 50 has zero retirement savings. Here's why it's not too late When is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19. For years where it falls on a weekend day, it's celebrated either the previous Friday (which will occur in 2027) or the following Monday. Are banks open on Juneteenth? No. Juneteenth is a federal holiday, meaning banks will be closed. Online banking and ATMs will still be operational, but deposits won't be processed until the banks reopen. Will there be any mail delivery on Juneteenth? Because it is a federal holiday, the U.S. Postal Service will not deliver any mail. UPS (6) and FedEx (7), however, will operate normally. Is the stock market open on Juneteenth? Nope. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and bond markets are all (8)closed (8) today. The next scheduled holiday is July 4. Are government offices open on Juneteenth? Federal offices will be closed on June 19. On the state level, it's a bit murkier. In 2026, (9)33 states (9) and Washington, D.C., recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday and offices are closed. Several other states, including California, offer Juneteenth as a floating holiday option. Arizona is open on a state level, but lets municipalities decide on their own if they want to observe the day. (Phoenix, for instance, closes all city offices for Juneteenth.)