With Memorial Day weekend behind us, many looking forward to the next federal holiday—or simply their next day off.
The next day off work, not too far, is on Thursday, June 19, also known as Juneteenth. This day became a federal holiday in 2021, when former President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation into law.
Here is more about this day.
What is Juneteenth?
Cynic Cheers, 5, and Sarai Bohanna, 12, react to receiving balloons at the Juneteenth celebration in Bandshell Park on June 14, 2025, in Ames Iowa.
Short for June nineteenth, Juneteenth is a day that many celebrate for the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865.
Is Juneteenth banned?
No, the holiday is not banned. However, this year, some Juneteenth events are being called off, and while the reasons vary, a few organizers are pointing to the shifting political landscape under President Donald Trump’s leadership.
There’s no direct link between the Trump administration and the cancellations, but the renewed focus on limiting federal diversity and inclusion programs has stirred concern among some groups.
According to Newsweek, here are several cities that have altered Juneteenth celebrations:
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Indianapolis, IN (A parade has been cancelled while a festival will continue)
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Bend, OR (A celebration was canceled before being brought back by new organizers of the event)
When are the federal holidays in 2025?
Here are all of the 11 U.S. holidays:
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Jan. 20
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Washington’s Birthday/Presidents’ Day, Feb. 17
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Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19
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Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at [email protected]m.
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