Americans mark the 19th of june third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized holiday. As with other federal holidays, some services and stores may be closed today to commemorate the holiday.
Whether you have to run to the bank or the store on a Wednesday, it can be helpful to check if the business is open during normal business hours before heading out. Because it is a relatively new holiday, some businesses choose to celebrate the event, while others remain open with no changes to their regular schedules.
Juneteenth — also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America’s second Independence Day – commemorates the end of slavery in the US after the Civil War. Although it wasn’t officially added to the national calendar until 2021, many Americans have celebrated it annually for more than a century.
Read on to learn more about what’s open and closed on June 19.
Is Costco open on Juneteenth?
Yes, Costco’s U.S. locations opened June 19. The retailer only closes its doors for seven federal holidays, and Juneteenth is not one of them, according to the website. The next holiday closure is July 4th.
Is Walmart open on Juneteenth?
Yes, according to Walmart’s website, its US locations opened on June 19.
Is Target open on Juneteenth?
Target said its stores will be open regular hours on Juneteenth.
Is McDonald’s open on June 1st?
McDonald’s said hours may vary by location, but most U.S. locations are open on holidays. It recommends that consumers use the store locator to confirm the hours of their nearby McDonald’s.
Are other stores and restaurants open on Juneteenth?
Most US stores and restaurants will be open on Juneteenth, although it may be best to check in advance to see if their hours may be shortened or changed due to the holiday.
One retailer that said it would close for Juneteenth is Patagonia, which said in an Instagram post that all of its U.S. locations will be closed on June 19 to celebrate the holiday.
Are banks open on Juneteenth?
Many banks will be closed on June 19, following the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule. Among those who announced closures on Juneteenth are Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase.
Is the US Post Office open on Juneteenth?
U.S. Postal Service retail locations will be closed June 19 and there will be no mail delivery other than the Priority Mail Express holiday incentive, according to the postal agency.
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth?
No, the US markets will be closed on June 19, according to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.
