Key facts
- Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is a federal holiday in the United States.
- The US stock market will observe a closure on this federal holiday.
- Mail delivery services will be suspended on Juneteenth.
- Many retail establishments and restaurants will remain open despite the holiday.
The United States stock market and postal service will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. While core financial and delivery services will halt, many retail stores and restaurants are expected to maintain regular operating hours.