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Juneteenth 2023: What's Open and Closed?
A federal holiday since 2020, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Here's what you need to know about what's open and closed on this important day.
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It has been a federal holiday for three years, and many government institutions will be closed on this day.
Some businesses and stores may also be closed on Juneteenth. Banks, for example, are closed on federal holidays, so most major banks will be closed on Juneteenth. The post office will also be closed on Juneteenth.
Juneteenth is a day to remember the history of slavery in the United States and to celebrate the freedom that was won by enslaved people. It is a day to reflect on the progress that has been made in the fight for racial justice, and to recommit ourselves to the work that still needs to be done.
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