Now therefore i, gavin newsom, governor of the state of california, do hereby proclaim june 15, 2025, as “juneteenth national freedom day: The day has been commemorated for over 160 years to recognize and celebrate the day enslaved african americans learned of their emancipation, making it official.
Juneteenth is a paid holiday for state employees in texas, new york, virginia, washington, and now nevada as well. Juneteenth (short for “june nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in galveston, texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed.
On Years Where It Falls On A Weekend Day, It Will Be Celebrated The Following Monday.
Juneteenth 2025 is on wednesday, june 19, commemorating in 1865 the day when union soldiers enforced the emancipation proclamation and freed all the remaining slaves in texas.
Juneteenth Always Falls On June 19.
The federal holiday will be observed on wednesday.
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Here's A List Of What Will Be Open And Closed On Juneteenth 2025, Including Banks, Post Offices, Schools, Stores, The Dmv And The Stock Market.
Juneteenth always falls on june 19.
On Wednesday, Americans Celebrate June 19, Also Called Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Juneteenth is a national holiday in the united states celebrating freedom for black americans.
