Monday is Juneteenth, the nation’s newest holiday.
The national independence day celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, commemorating the events of June 19,1865 in Galveston, Texas − when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops.
The day, officially recognized in 2021 by President Joe Biden, came to prominence in 2020 amid nationwide protests during ongoing racial inequities in the justice system between Black people – specifically Breonna Taylor and George Floyd – and police.
Here’s what is open and closed on the holiday:
Government offices
Non-essential federal, state and city government offices are closed Monday for the holiday.
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Schools
Many public and private schools are closed on Juneteenth, but if you’re wondering about your child’s school, check their individual school or school district calendars.
Banks
Because the federal bank reserve will be observing Juneteenth on Monday, according to AARP, most banks will be shut down including Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Credit unions usually close too.
USPS, FedEx, Amazon
Post offices will be closed on Monday, and the U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail or packages.
FedEx’s website does not have Juneteenth listed as a holiday on its company website. Neither does UPS.
Amazon delivery us not impacted on Juneteenth, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
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NYSE and Nasdaq
American financial markets, including the New York Stock Exchange, will be closed on Monday. Exchanges operated by Nasdaq Inc. will also be closed.
Grocery stores
Most grocery stores in the U.S. are open on Juneteenth, including Walmart.
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