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Indianapolis Star
6 hours ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2025? Details on Walmart, Costco, Starbucks, more
Juneteenth is Thursday, June 19, and while banks, post offices and government offices will be closed on the day, restaurants, retail and grocery stores will be open for business. Known as America's Second Independence Day, Juneteenth has been commemorated as a federally-recognized holiday since 2021, providing millions of Americans with a paid day off and the opportunity to commemorate the end of slavery. The holiday honors the date when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas in 1865 with 2,000 Union troops to proclaim that more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free – two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. Here's what you need to know about what will be open and closed on Juneteenth this year. Juneteenth is always celebrated on June 19. This year, the date falls on a Thursday. Yes, Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Juneteenth. Most stores are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time, however it is best to reach out to your local Walmart or check the online store directory before heading to the store. Yes, Costco warehouses will be open on Juneteenth, according to the company's website. What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day Yes, Target stores will be open on Thursday, June 19, the company told USA TODAY. Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours. Most Starbucks stores will be open on Juneteenth, however Starbucks store hours vary by location and customers are encouraged to use the Starbucks app to find hours for their nearest location. All post offices will be closed for retail transactions and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on Thursday, June 19, according to the U.S. Postal Service's website. Priority Mail Express is available 365 days a year, including federal holidays. UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on Juneteenth. UPS Store and FedEx Office locations will also be open on Thursday, according to the each company's website. Branches of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, CitiBank, JPMorgan Chase and Capital One will be closed on the holiday, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One Cafes will remain open. The following restaurants are open on June 19. Hours are displayed for companies that provided them. Here's which grocery stores are open on June 19. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them. Stores listed below will be open on June 19. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
Indianapolis Star
6 hours ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2025? Details on Walmart, Costco, Starbucks, more
Juneteenth is Thursday, June 19, and while banks, post offices and government offices will be closed on the day, restaurants, retail and grocery stores will be open for business. Known as America's Second Independence Day, Juneteenth has been commemorated as a federally-recognized holiday since 2021, providing millions of Americans with a paid day off and the opportunity to commemorate the end of slavery. The holiday honors the date when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas in 1865 with 2,000 Union troops to proclaim that more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free – two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. Here's what you need to know about what will be open and closed on Juneteenth this year. Juneteenth is always celebrated on June 19. This year, the date falls on a Thursday. Yes, Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Juneteenth. Most stores are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time, however it is best to reach out to your local Walmart or check the online store directory before heading to the store. Yes, Costco warehouses will be open on Juneteenth, according to the company's website. What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day Yes, Target stores will be open on Thursday, June 19, the company told USA TODAY. Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours. Most Starbucks stores will be open on Juneteenth, however Starbucks store hours vary by location and customers are encouraged to use the Starbucks app to find hours for their nearest location. All post offices will be closed for retail transactions and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on Thursday, June 19, according to the U.S. Postal Service's website. Priority Mail Express is available 365 days a year, including federal holidays. UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on Juneteenth. UPS Store and FedEx Office locations will also be open on Thursday, according to the each company's website. Branches of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, CitiBank, JPMorgan Chase and Capital One will be closed on the holiday, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One Cafes will remain open. The following restaurants are open on June 19. Hours are displayed for companies that provided them. Here's which grocery stores are open on June 19. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them. Stores listed below will be open on June 19. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
Mint
6 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Stock market holiday: Is US stock market closed or open today for Juneteenth?
Stock market holiday: The United States will celebrate Juneteenth 2025 on June 19, Thursday. Juneteenth, often referred to as America's Second Independence Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. Juneteenth 2025 is also a federal holiday observed annually on June 19. On this day, non-essential government offices in the US will remain closed. However, it is essential for stock market investors to know whether the US financial markets, Wall Street, will also remain shut today for the Juneteenth holiday. Yes, the US stock market is closed today, on Thursday, for the observance of Juneteenth 2025 National Independence Day. Both the US stock exchanges, Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), will remain closed on 19 June 2025. Juneteenth is included in the official US stock market holiday calendar. Hence, there will be no stock market trading activity throughout the day. No trading in equities, options, or ETFs will take place today in the US. Additionally, the US bond markets will also remain close. US stock market will resume trading on Friday, 20 June 2025. US stock market ended mixed on Wednesday, June 18, after the US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced its monetary policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 44.14 points, or 0.10%, to 42,171.66, while the S&P 500 eased 1.85 points, or 0.03%, to 5,980.87. The Nasdaq Composite ended 25.18 points, or 0.13%, higher at 19,546.27. The US Federal Reserve decided to keep the benchmark interest rates unchanged in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%. The Chairman Jerome Powell-led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) expects two rate cuts of 25 basis points (bps) each in 2025. The officials have revised their 2026 outlook to only 25 bps of rate cuts, down from the previously projected 50 basis points. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Newsweek
8 hours ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Are Banks Open on Juneteenth 2025? List of Holiday Closures
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Juneteenth, occurring annually on June 19, is now a federal holiday, impacting many federal and state offices. It also means your bank is likely to be closed down for the day. The holiday has been commemorated as America's Second Independence Day, and several companies may be updating their hours of operation in honor of the federal holiday. Why It Matters Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrated annually on June 19, it marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in the U.S. were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Months later, in December, slavery was formally abolished via the 13th Amendment. Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday in June 2021. What To Know Because Juneteenth is a federal holiday, many banks will be closed throughout the day. This includes major banking institutions such as: Bank of America Chase Bank Truist PNC Bank Capital One Citibank The New York Stock Exchange also closes for federal holidays and will subsequently be closed on Juneteenth as well. The U.S. Postal Service will also be suspended for the day, with no mail delivered. However, FedEx pickup and delivery services will remain operational, and FedEx offices will operate on a normal schedule. Most retailers and restaurants, however, will remain open on Juneteenth. Those in need of groceries should expect their neighborhood Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Aldi, and Kroger stores to be open as usual. Nearly 30 states also recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday, meaning state workers will also get the day off. Private companies have the discretion to decide whether they will give employees the day off or not. A Citibank branch in Washington, D.C., as seen on May 31, 2025. A Citibank branch in Washington, D.C., as seen on May 31, People Are Saying Truist wrote on its website: "In general, Truist observes the Federal Reserve holiday schedule (some subsidiaries and affiliates observe a different holiday schedule)." The Federal Reserve wrote on its website: "For holidays falling on Saturday, Federal Reserve Banks and Branches will be open the preceding Friday; however, the Board of Governors will be closed. For holidays falling on Sunday, all Federal Reserve offices will be closed the following Monday. See the Federal Reserve Banks Financial Services holiday page for additional details on the operations of the Federal Reserve Banks." What Happens Next The next federal holiday is July 4, Independence Day. Banks will be closed on this day, as well.
USA Today
11 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2025? Details on Walmart, Costco, Starbucks, more
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2025? Details on Walmart, Costco, Starbucks, more Show Caption Hide Caption What is Juneteenth, America's newest federal holiday? Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Juneteenth is Thursday, June 19, and while banks, post offices and government offices will be closed on the day, restaurants, retail and grocery stores will be open for business. Known as America's Second Independence Day, Juneteenth has been commemorated as a federally-recognized holiday since 2021, providing millions of Americans with a paid day off and the opportunity to commemorate the end of slavery. The holiday honors the date when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas in 1865 with 2,000 Union troops to proclaim that more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free – two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. Here's what you need to know about what will be open and closed on Juneteenth this year. When is Juneteenth 2025? Juneteenth is always celebrated on June 19. This year, the date falls on a Thursday. Is Walmart open on Juneteenth? Yes, Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Juneteenth. Most stores are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time, however it is best to reach out to your local Walmart or check the online store directory before heading to the store. Is Costco open on Juneteenth? Yes, Costco warehouses will be open on Juneteenth, according to the company's website. What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day Is Target open on Juneteenth? Yes, Target stores will be open on Thursday, June 19, the company told USA TODAY. Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours. Is Starbucks open on Juneteenth? Most Starbucks stores will be open on Juneteenth, however Starbucks store hours vary by location and customers are encouraged to use the Starbucks app to find hours for their nearest location. Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Juneteenth? All post offices will be closed for retail transactions and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on Thursday, June 19, according to the U.S. Postal Service's website. Priority Mail Express is available 365 days a year, including federal holidays. UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on Juneteenth. UPS Store and FedEx Office locations will also be open on Thursday, according to the each company's website. Branches of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, CitiBank, JPMorgan Chase and Capital One will be closed on the holiday, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One Cafes will remain open. Are Home Depot, Lowe's or Ace Hardware open on Juneteenth? Home Depot and Lowe's stores will both be open regular hours on Juneteenth, the companies told USA TODAY. and stores will both be open regular hours on Juneteenth, the companies told USA TODAY. Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so Juneteenth hours vary by location. Customers are encouraged to check with their local store to confirm holiday hours. Are pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens open on Juneteenth? Retail operations for Walgreens will operate under normal hours on Juneteenth, the company told USA TODAY. Pharmacies will be closed except for 24-hour locations and other select pharmacies. Customers are encouraged to check the company's store locator to determine hours for their local store. will operate under normal hours on Juneteenth, the company told USA TODAY. Pharmacies will be closed except for 24-hour locations and other select pharmacies. Customers are encouraged to check the company's store locator to determine hours for their local store. CVS locations will be open on Juneteenth, however some locations may have reduced hours. Customers are encouraged to check online for their local store hours. Are restaurants open on Juneteenth? The following restaurants are open on June 19. Hours are displayed for companies that provided them. McDonald's Chipotle Cava Chick-fil-A Raising Cane's Burger King Firehouse Subs Culver's Outback Steakhouse Carrabba's Italian Grill Bonefish Grill Taco Bell Waffle House IHOP Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Wild Wings Arby's Jimmy John's Panera Bread Dunkin' Krispy Kreme TGI Friday's Wendy's Cracker Barrel Golden Corral Hooters Red Lobster Zaxby's Longhorn Steakhouse First Watch Are grocery stores open on Juneteenth? Here's which grocery stores are open on June 19. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them. Costco Sam's Club Walmart Kroger family of companies – Includes Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano's, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick'n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith's Food and Drug Harveys Supermarkets Winn-Dixie Meijer Food Lion Publix Whole Foods Trader Joe's Aldi Albertsons family of companies – Safeway, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Vons and Tom Thumb Lidl Harris Teeter Wegmans Are retail stores open on Juneteenth? Stores listed below will be open on June 19. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them. Target JCPenney Barnes & Noble Bass Pro Shop / Cabela's REI Burlington Belk; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. TJ Maxx Marshall's HomeGoods IKEA Macy's Nordstrom Office Depot OfficeMax Sephora PetCo PetSmart Tractor Supply Company Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
