Juneteenth
A Day of Freedom and Liberation
A Federal Holiday Honoring the End of Slavery in the United States
Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated annually on June 19. It commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established in 1983. The legislation establishing the holiday was passed by Congress on June 16, 2021, and signed into law by President Joe Biden.
Juneteenth is a day of celebration and remembrance for African Americans and all Americans. It is a day to reflect on the progress that has been made in the fight for racial equality, and to recommit to the work that still needs to be done.
In 2024, Juneteenth will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 19. This will be the third year that it will be commemorated as a federal holiday. The day will be filled with parades, festivals, and other events across the country.
Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the African American community. It is a day to celebrate the progress that has been made, and to recommit to the work that still needs to be done to achieve racial equality.
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