About Juneteenth
Juneteenth falls on June 19, commemorating the day in 1865 when Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, and announced freedom for the last enslaved people — two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The countdown above tracks the days until the next observance.
Celebrated in Black communities since the 1860s with cookouts, red foods, music and family reunions, Juneteenth became the newest US federal holiday in 2021 — the first added since Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Today it is marked nationwide with festivals, parades, readings and reflection.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Friday, June 19, 2026next |
| 2027 | Saturday, June 19, 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, June 19, 2028 |
| 2029 | Tuesday, June 19, 2029 |
| 2030 | Wednesday, June 19, 2030 |
FAQ
When is Juneteenth?
June 19 every year — a US federal holiday since 2021.
What does Juneteenth commemorate?
June 19, 1865 — when news of emancipation finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas.
Why the name Juneteenth?
A blend of "June" and "nineteenth" — the holiday has carried the name since the earliest celebrations in Texas.