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Planning your next day off? For many, that’s going to be Juneteenth.

Many employers now celebrate the holiday that honors the end of slavery in the U.S.

Here’s what to know about Juneteenth. Will Mississippi celebrate it this year?

What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that honors June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas were set free. The order for the state came about two and a half years after the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.

It became a federal holiday in 2021.

When is Juneteenth 2025? Does it always fall on the same day?

Juneteenth will be celebrated on Thursday, June 19, 2025. It’s on the same day every year.

But workers might get the day off on a Monday or Friday some years if the federal holiday falls on a weekend.

Does Mississippi celebrate Juneteenth as a state holiday?

No. Mississippi does not honor Juneteenth as a state holiday, though it is a federal holiday.

There have been multiple bills proposed to add Juneteenth to the state calendar, but none have been successful.

Local community groups around the Magnolia State will hold events for the holiday, though some are scheduled for the weekend before or after, not the day of.

More: Juneteenth means more than celebrations in Jackson. It’s a time of reflection, commemoration

Will mail run on June 19?

No, the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver mail on Juneteenth.

Will my package be delivered?

UPS and FedEx are private companies. They will run on Juneteenth as normal.

Will banks be open on Juneteenth?

Most banks will likely close, but ATM services will still be available.

Will stock markets be open on June 19?

NYSE and Nasdaq will close for the federal holiday.

See photos of previous Juneteenth celebrations across the country

When are Mississippi state holidays in 2025?

Many state holidays in Mississippi sync up with federal holidays, but not all of them, according to the list from the Department of Finance and Administration.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day.
  • Monday, Jan. 20: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E. Lee.
  • Monday, Feb. 17: Washington’s Birthday.
  • Monday, April 28: Confederate Memorial Day.
  • Monday, May 26: National Memorial Day and Jefferson Davis’ birthday.
  • Friday, July 4: Independence Day.
  • Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day or Armistice Day.
  • Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day.
  • Thursday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day.

2025 US federal holiday schedule

Here are the federal holidays in 2025, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management:

  • Wednesday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day.
  • Monday, Jan. 20: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. and Inauguration Day.
  • Monday, Feb. 17: Washington’s Birthday.
  • Monday, May 26: Memorial Day.
  • Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day.
  • Friday, July 4: Independence Day.
  • Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day.
  • Monday, Oct. 13: Columbus Day.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day.
  • Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day.
  • Thursday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day.

Contributing: Vanessa Countryman

Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.