Juneteenth 2026 and 2027
Juneteenth 2027 is on Friday, June 18, 2027. Also known as Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Verified Nov 7, 2026 Source: Office of Personnel Management
Dates
All federal holidays| Year | Legal date | Observed date | Day | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 19, 2026 | June 19, 2026 | Friday | Friday to Sunday |
| 2027 | June 19, 2027 | June 18, 2027 June 19, 2027 falls on a Saturday. |
Friday | Friday to Sunday |
Rule: June 19 every year. A Saturday date is observed the Friday before; a Sunday date the Monday after.
About Juneteenth
Juneteenth National Independence Day became the newest federal holiday in 2021. It marks June 19, 1865, when news of emancipation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. Because it falls in June, many school districts are already on summer break.
Are schools closed on Juneteenth 2027?
All calendarsOn June 18, 2027, 2 of the 28 districts we track are closed, 2 districts list no closure for that day, 23 are not in session and 1 has not published holiday closures. “No closure listed” means the district’s official calendar shows no closure for that day; check the district page before planning around it.
| District | State | Jun 18, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County | Maryland | Closed Juneteenth observed |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | Closed Systemwide closure (Juneteenth) |
| Buffalo | New York | No closure listed |
| New York City | New York | No closure listed |
| Aldine ISD | Texas | Not in session |
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | Not in session |
| Atlanta | Georgia | Not in session |
| Austin ISD | Texas | Not in session |
| Baltimore City | Maryland | Not in session |
| Broward County | Florida | Not in session |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | North Carolina | Not in session |
| Chicago | Illinois | Not in session |
| Cleveland | Ohio | Not in session |
| Dallas ISD | Texas | Not in session |
| DeKalb County | Georgia | Not in session |
| Detroit | Michigan | Not in session |
| Fort Worth ISD | Texas | Not in session |
| Fulton County | Georgia | Not in session |
| Gwinnett County | Georgia | Not in session |
| Houston ISD | Texas | Not in session |
| Los Angeles Unified | California | Not in session |
| Metro Nashville | Tennessee | Not in session |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | Not in session |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | Not in session |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | Not in session |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Not in session |
| San Diego Unified | California | Not in session |
| Howard County | Maryland | Not published |
What closes on Juneteenth
- Federal offices and courts close on the observed date.
- The Postal Service suspends regular mail delivery and closes retail counters.
- Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve and close, except on a Friday observed for a Saturday holiday, when the Federal Reserve Banks stay open.
- Schools follow their district calendar, which can differ from the federal schedule.
- Private employers are not required to close or give the day off.
Frequently asked questions
When is Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth 2026 is on Friday, June 19, 2026. The rule is: june 19 every year.
When is Juneteenth 2027?
Juneteenth is observed on Friday, June 18, 2027. June 19, 2027 falls on a Saturday. Federal offices close on the observed date.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Yes. It is one of the eleven federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. The rule is: june 19 every year. When the date falls on a Saturday the holiday is observed the Friday before, and on a Sunday the Monday after.
Are schools closed on Juneteenth?
It depends on the district: each one sets its own calendar. On June 18, 2027, 2 of the 28 districts we track are closed, 2 districts list no closure for that day, 23 are not in session and 1 has not published holiday closures. The table on this page shows the status of every district, with a link to its verified calendar.
Are banks closed on Juneteenth?
Most banks follow the Federal Reserve, which closes on federal holidays. One exception matters here: when the holiday falls on a Saturday, the Federal Reserve Banks stay open on the Friday before, so many banks open on June 18, 2027 even though federal offices are closed.