Is Juneteenth 2025 this week? Will you get a day off? Ohio events, what's open, closed
- Juneteenth is celebrated Thursday, June 19, 2025.
- Post offices, banks, courts and state offices will be closed on the Juneteenth federal holiday.
- Retailers like Costco, Amazon, and Walmart will continue normal operations on June 19.
Juneteenth is considered the longest-running African American holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
The federal holiday takes place this week where most federal and state offices will be closed in Ohio, including post offices and banks. Other businesses like Walmart, UPS and Target will continue normal hours of operation.
Here's what to know about Juneteenth, and what's open and closed on the holiday.
What day is Juneteenth 2025?
Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated on Thursday, June 19, 2025. It was designated a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden. Most federal offices will be closed on that day.
Why is it called Juneteenth? Why do people celebrate it?
Juneteenth is short for June 19, when the holiday is celebrated. Known also as Freedom Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day commemorates the day the last enslaved Black people in the United States were declared free.
Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, not all slaves were immediately free until over two years later.
Do employees have to work on Juneteenth?
Whether you'll have Juneteenth off is often determined by the employer.
While it is a federal holiday, many private employers are not required to grant Juneteenth as a paid holiday. However, many federal and state employees will have the day off.
Does Ohio recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday?
Yes. According to the official site, Juneteenth is listed as a statewide holiday, meaning that most state offices will be closed or may have limited services.
Is Costco, Walmart, Target open on Juneteenth?
Walmart, Target and Costco will be open on Juneteenth, however, it's recommended to check with your local store for specific hours, as they may vary by location. Here are more grocery stores that plan to keep its doors open on June 19:
- Trader Joe’s
- Target
- Aldi
- Costco
- Giant Eagle
- Food Lion
In addition to retail stores, fast food restaurants like McDonald's and Chick-fil-A will also remain open.
Is trash pickup delayed for Juneteenth? Schedules for Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Columbus
Akron and Canton will have normal trash and recycling schedules on Juneteenth.
Cincinnati and Columbus won't have trash pickup; the normal schedules in each city will be delayed one day.
However, other trash pickup schedules may be delayed because of Juneteenth, depending on the hauler. Contact your municipality or private provider to learn more.
Does mail come on Juneteenth? Are banks open on Juneteenth 2025?
Juneteenth is a Federal Reserve bank holiday, Paste BN reports, meaning most banks, such as Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, Truist and others, will also be closed on June 19.
Are post offices closed on Juneteenth? Will FedEx, UPS deliver?
The United States Postal Service will be closed on June 19, 2025, since Juneteenth is observed as a federal holiday by the USPS.
However, other parcel carriers like FedEx and UPS stores will remain open.
Is the stock market open or closed on Juneteenth?
The New York Stock Exchange is closed on federal holidays and will be closed on Juneteenth, according to its website.
Where to celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in Ohio
From festivals to block parties to educational programs, there's plenty of ways to celebrate the federal Juneteenth holiday in Columbus, Cincinnati, Canton and Akron.