Is the market closed on Juneteenth? See what's open in California on the federal holiday
The day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, calling attention to a particular moment in the nation's history: When Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, announcing that enslaved people were free. It came more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation declared the very same, though President Abraham Lincoln's proclamation did come with limitations.
While Juneteenth has long been recognized and celebrated, it wasn't until 2021 that it became a federal holiday. And like any federal holiday comes questions over what's open and closed.
Here are some closures to be aware of in California.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles offices 'will follow normal operating schedules' on Juneteenth, according to spokesperson Chris Orrock in an email to the Desert Sun.
There will be no regular delivery service on Juneteenth, according to the U.S. Postal Service. Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions on the holiday, USPS said.
UPS locations will be open, and pickup and delivery services will be available on holidays, according to the company.
Branches of Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America will be closed on Juneteenth, according to their holiday schedules. Last year, branches of Capital One, PNC, Citibank and more were closed for the holiday, according to USA TODAY.
Last year, most restaurants, grocery, and retail stores were open on the holiday, USA TODAY reported. Target, Walmart and Costco are all open on Juneteenth, though it's recommended to check your local store for specific hours, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.
The New York Stock Exchange is closed on federal holidays and will be closed on Juneteenth, according to its website.
Here are the rest of the remaining federal holidays for the year, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management:
July 4: Independence Day
Sept. 1: Labor Day
Oct. 13: Columbus Day
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Nov. 27: Thanksgiving
Dec. 25: Christmas
USA TODAY Network reporter Alex Perry contributed to this story.
Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach her at pbarraza@gannett.com.
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