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What Day Is Juneteenth 2026?
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Juneteenth is on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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Date details for Juneteenth 2026
- Day of week: Friday
- Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
- Days remaining: 114
- Weeks remaining: 16
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About Juneteenth
Juneteenth 2026 is on Friday, June 19th. It is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
History & Significance
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of slavery, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It became a federal holiday in 2021 after President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.
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