when is juneteenth

Juneteenth is observed annually on June 19. It commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom, marking the effective end of slavery in the United States. The holiday is officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day and became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021. It is celebrated with various events including religious services, educational activities, and cultural festivals to honor African American history and resilience.