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Juneteenth means a day off for many people, and a chance to celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S. It also means your banking needs might have to wait a day.

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?

Yes. It’s the youngest federal holiday and rose to prominence in 2020. President Joe Biden declared it a federal holiday in 2021.

Are banks closed on Juneteenth, June 19, 2025?

The Federal Reserve considers Juneteenth a bank holiday, meaning most banks will be closed.

Is the stock market closed on Juneteenth?

Yes. United States stock markets are closed on June 19, 2025.

Is there mail on Juneteenth?

No. The United States Postal Service is closed June 19.

Is the library open on Juneteenth?

All Indianapolis Public Library locations are closed June 19, except the InfoZone, which is inside the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Are schools closed on June 19?

Many schools are not in session for the summer. Students and parents should check with their respective summer programs to find out whether educational programming is canceled for the day.

What’s happening in Indy on Juneteenth?

Indianapolis isn’t hosting a parade this year, but events are scheduled throughout the week to commemorate the date the last enslaved people learned they’d been freed: June 19, 1865. That includes a celebration at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 21.

CONTRIBUTING: USA TODAY reporter Saman Shafiq and IndyStar reporter Domenica Bongiovanni.