Juneteenth falls on a Thursday this year. The June 19 holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Texas to spread the news of the end of slavery in the United States. The announcement came nearly two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
While celebrated for generations, Juneteenth only became a federal holiday in 2021. With its federal status, there are some important closures to know about. Here’s what’s open and closed on Juneteenth:
Federal offices: Closed.
Federal courts: Closed.
Post offices: Closed.
State offices: Closed.
RMV: Closed.
State courts: Closed.
Municipal offices: Closed.
Public schools: Closed, if they’re not already on summer break.
Libraries: Closed.
Trash pickup: Check with your local government or provider. Boston residents can check for pickup delays by searching their address here.
Banks: Most banks will be closed. Check with your preferred location for more information.
Stock market: Closed.
Retail stores: Open.
Liquor stores: Open.
Supermarkets: Open.
MBTA: The agency will run all transit on a normal weekday schedule, but the Charlie Service Center is closed.
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