America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

Juneteenth marks the official end of slavery in 1865. Most stores and restaurants are expected to be open normal hours.

Like most federal holidays, expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Postal ...

Juneteenth is the longest-running African American holiday, and it became a federal holiday a few years ago. Here's what's ...

Juneteenth – which was recognised as a federal holiday in 2021 – now more widely represents the emancipation of enslaved African Americans across the country in the wake of the US Civil War and its ...

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Juneteenth is being observed in the middle of a workweek this time, impacting several government offices around the US. Officially recognised as a federal holiday in the country since 2021, Juneteenth ...