Federal Holiday

history

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, informing enslaved pe...

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June 19, known as Juneteenth, is not a federal holiday in the United States, so most employees do not receive a paid day off by default. It is a federal observance, and many emp...

holiday-observance

Memorial Day in the United States is observed on the last Monday of May each year. In 2025, the holiday falls on Monday, May 26 . It is a federal holiday that honors the men and...

Guides And Explainers

As of 2026, Juneteenth is not a federal holiday in the United States. It is recognized as a state holiday or observance in most states, often on the third day of June, but feder...

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Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, when the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act established June 19 as a paid holiday for federal employees and federal offices. T...

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Memorial Day 2025 is observed on Monday, May 26. As a federal holiday, Memorial Day is fixed by law as the last Monday in May, which means the date changes each year between May...

Guides And Explainers

President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021, establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. This followed bipartisan passage...

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Yes, Juneteenth is still a federal holiday. Officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, it is observed annually on June 19 and became a federal holiday in 2021. Fe...

Holidays

King Day, observed each third Monday in January, is a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It serves as a national day of service and refle...

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Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States and a state holiday or observance in an increasing number of states and municipalities, but whether it is treated as a paid...