The June 19 holiday marks the day in 1865 on which federal troops came to Galveston, Texas, to free enslaved Black people in the state — almost 2½ years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, on Jan. 1, 1863.

Here's what you need to know about trading stocks, bonds, and crypto on Juneteenth (Thursday, Jun. 19th) 2025.

Yes. United States stock markets are closed on June 19, 2025. The Federal Reserve considers Juneteenth a bank holiday, meaning most banks will be closed. No. The United States Postal Service is closed June 19.