🕊️ Juneteenth Countdown
June 19, 2026
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About Juneteenth
Juneteenth National Independence Day, observed on June 19, commemorates June 19, 1865 — the date Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free, more than two months after the Civil War ended. It became a federal holiday in 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021, making it the 11th federal holiday in the United States.