On Juneteenth 2025 (Thursday, June 19), the following will be closed:
- All federal and state government offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles and Social Security Administration.
- Most banks, as Juneteenth is a federal banking holiday; ATMs and online banking will still be available.
- The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will be closed with no mail delivery or post office operations.
- Stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, will be closed for trading.
- Public schools and Department of Education offices will be closed (many schools will already be on summer break).
What will mostly remain open:
- Private businesses, including most retailers and grocery stores such as Walmart, Costco, Target, and many grocery chains.
- Private courier services like UPS and FedEx will operate normally.
- Many pharmacies, although some may have limited hours or be closed; 24-hour pharmacies remain open.
- Restaurants and fast-food chains generally remain open, but this can vary by location.
Additional notes:
- Some states observe Juneteenth as a public holiday with paid time off for state employees, but this varies.
- Local specifics and small business hours may vary, so checking ahead is advisable.
This means Juneteenth is widely observed by government operations, financial institutions, postal services, and stock markets with closures, while the retail and delivery sectors stay largely operational.
