06/19/2026
Happy Juneteenth.
While only becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has been celebrated for generations. The date, June 19, represents the day the final slaves were made aware of their freedom in 1865. Adding significance to the date is that the Emancipation Proclamation (freeing all slaves in the South) was announced two years prior. Today, Juneteenth is part of the 21 days known as the "Honor America Days". The other dates are Flag Day (June 14) and Independence Day (July 4).