Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

Communities across the country mark Juneteenth National Independence Day, which celebrates freedom with parades, panels and ...

According to the US Office of Personnel Management, June 19 is designated a federal holiday. This means all non-essential government offices across the country, including the US Postal Service, will ...

June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It became a ...

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 ...