What Day Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth 2027 is on Saturday, June 19, 2027, so the federal holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027.
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Juneteenth dates
| Year | Juneteenth (June 19) | Federal holiday observed |
|---|
| 2026 | Friday, June 19, 2026 | Same day |
| 2027 | Saturday, June 19, 2027 | Friday, June 18, 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, June 19, 2028 | Same day |
| 2029 | Tuesday, June 19, 2029 | Same day |
| 2030 | Wednesday, June 19, 2030 | Same day |
How the date works
- Juneteenth is always June 19, so the weekday changes every year.
- It marks the end of slavery in the US and became a federal holiday in 2021, when the law was signed on June 17.
- When June 19 falls on a Saturday, the federal holiday is observed on the Friday before. When it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the Monday after.
- Federal offices and the post office are closed. US stock markets are closed too, with weekend dates following the same Friday or Monday rule.
FAQ
What day is Juneteenth in 2027?
Saturday, June 19, 2027. The federal holiday is observed on Friday, June 18.
What day was Juneteenth in 2026?
Friday, June 19, 2026.
What day is Juneteenth in 2028?
Monday, June 19, 2028.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Yes. It became a US federal holiday in 2021.
Does Juneteenth move to a Monday?
No. It stays on June 19. Only when it falls on a weekend is the day off moved to the nearest Friday or Monday.
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