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This year, Juneteenth takes place on Friday, June 19, as the day commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed that they were free.\u00a0<\/p>

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The federal holiday has also been called Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day, second Independence Day, and Emancipation Day.\u00a0<\/p>

Whether you’re planning an activity to enjoy the holiday or have some last-minute errands to run, here\u2019s what\u2019s open and closed in your area.\u00a0<\/p>

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What\u2019s open and closed on Juneteenth?<\/h2>

Mail delivery<\/h3>

Post offices are closed on Friday, meaning mail and packages won\u2019t be delivered by the United States Postal Service.<\/p>

UPS pickup<\/u> and delivery services will be available on Juneteenth, according to the company’s website. UPS Store locations will also be open. Customers should check the store\u2019s website for specific hours of operation.\u00a0<\/p>

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FILE-A Juneteenth flag hangs on one of the vendor tents during a Juneteenth celebration. (Photo by Aimee Dilger\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images)<\/span> <\/p>

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FedEx pickup<\/u>and delivery services will be available on June 19, according to the company’s website. FedEx Office locations will also be open.\u00a0<\/p>

On Juneteenth, FedEx and UPS both have a holiday delivery schedule, though operations will be running on both days for both delivery services.<\/p>

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Banks<\/h3>

The Federal Reserve is observing Juneteenth on Friday, which means most banks will be closed.<\/p>

Banks are not required to close on federal holidays, but many do. It\u2019s recommended to check with your local bank branch for holiday hours before visiting the financial institution.\u00a0<\/p>

The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ will also be closed on Friday,<\/p>

Government offices<\/h3>

All federal offices and schools will be closed. However, at the state government level, some may still be open.<\/p>

Retail stores<\/h3>

Most retailers, like Belk<\/u>are open on Juneteenth, but others may choose to close or adjust their hours. Shops, restaurants, and grocery stores will also be open, but consumers should check the websites of these businesses since hours may vary by location.<\/p>

In 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday.<\/p>

Most states have events celebrating Juneteenth as a holiday or a day of recognition, like Flag Day. Juneteenth is a paid holiday for state employees in Texas, New York, Virginia, Washington, and now Nevada as well. Hundreds of companies give workers the day off.<\/p>

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Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. 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