Is Juneteenth 2025 a federal holiday? Is Publix open, what about mail delivery?

The next federal holiday is coming up this week.

Juneteenth commemorates the day the news of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation reached the South — almost three years after Lincoln signed the proclamation ending slavery in the U.S.

Combining the words “June” and “nineteenth,” the holiday marks when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed on June 19, 1865. The troops arrived with the news two and a half years after the proclamation’s signing.

Here’s everything you need to know about the holiday and what will be closed and open in Florida.

When is Juneteenth 2025?

Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 every year. This year’s holiday falls on Thursday.

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?

Yes. Juneteenth is a federal holiday and has been since 2021. See all 11 federal holidays:

• New Year’s Day – Jan. 1

• Martin Luther King’s Birthday – 3rd Monday in January

• Washington’s Birthday – 3rd Monday in February

• Memorial Day – last Monday in May

• Juneteenth National Independence Day – June 19

• Independence Day – July 4

• Labor Day – 1st Monday in September

• Indigenous People’s Day – 2nd Monday in October

• Veterans’ Day – Nov. 11

• Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday in November

• Christmas Day – Dec. 25

Is Juneteenth a Florida state holiday?

No, it is not. While Juneteenth is a federal holiday, only about half of the states recognize it as an official holiday.

However, Florida was one of three states in the 1990s to commemorate Juneteenth as a day of observance, and some county commissions and city councils have independently declared Juneteenth a recognized holiday and closed offices.

Are Florida government offices open on Juneteenth 2025?

All non-essential federal government offices are closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the Juneteenth holiday.

Florida state offices will remain open since it is not a state holiday. However, some local government and law enforcement offices may choose to close.

Are banks open on Juneteenth in Florida?

Most banks follow the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule and close for Juneteenth. ATMs and ATM branches will still be operating normally.

Will the DMV be open on Juneteenth?

Yes, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will remain open.

Will I get mail on Juneteenth?

Mostly, no. All U.S. post offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, and regular mail delivery will be suspended.

However, you may still get deliveries as FedEx and UPS will be open and offering their usual services.

Are Florida schools closed for Juneteenth?

All Florida K-12 schools are already out for the summer. Most public universities will be closed on Juneteenth.

If it is a private school or university, you should check their calendar to see if it is closed.

Can I go to Publix or Chick-fil-A? Will stores, restaurants close for Juneteenth?

Most stores and restaurants will likely be open June 19 for regular hours. Many chains, such as Starbucks, offer employees the option of taking the day off or getting holiday pay, but locations should be open at regular hours.

You may want to call local stores or restaurants you plan to visit and ask if they’ll be open.

Contributing: Lianna Norman, USA TODAY Florida Network

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Juneteenth 2025: When is it? What is open and closed in Florida?