← All Holidays
June 19
Juneteenth
Freedom for all — finally heard.
Next observance · Juneteenth
33
Days
19
Hours
48
Min
57
Sec
Overview
Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865.
History
Became a federal holiday in 2021, the first new federal holiday since MLK Day.
How to Observe
Reflect, read, and gather with community.