What’s Open and Closed on Juneteenth 2026? Check the Full List

What’s Open on Juneteenth 2026: Juneteenth National Independence Day falls on Friday, June 19, 2026. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management lists it as a federal holiday, and the day marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free. For many people, that means a slower day for mail, banks, markets, and government work.

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• U.S. Post Office locations
• Federal government offices
• Most banks and credit unions
• Federal courts
• Bond markets
• Many state government offices
• DMV and motor vehicle offices in states observing the holiday

Mail delivery through USPS is also suspended for the day.

The post office will be shut for the holiday. USPS says all Post Office locations will be closed on Friday, June 19, and regular mail delivery and retail services will start again on Saturday, June 20. The New York Stock Exchange will also be closed for Juneteenth, and the same goes for U.S. bond markets. Most federal offices will not open for normal business either.

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Banks are also expected to be closed for the day. Chase says its U.S. offices are generally closed on Juneteenth, and Bank of America says its offices and financial centers close for the holiday too. That means ATMs and online banking should still work, but some transfers and deposits may wait until the next business day.

Juneteenth 2026: What’s Open

Despite the federal holiday, much of everyday commerce continues and is generally open on Juneteenth:

• Walmart
• Target
• Costco
• Kroger
• Trader Joe’s
• Most supermarkets
• Restaurants and fast-food chains
• Shopping malls
• Gas stations
• Movie theaters
• UPS locations
• FedEx services

Private delivery companies are doing things differently. FedEx says its services are open on Juneteenth, including FedEx Office, FedEx Custom Critical, and FedEx Logistics. UPS also says pickup and delivery services are available, and UPS Store locations are open on June 19, 2026.

Grocery Stores Open on the Federal Holiday

Most major grocery stores will remain open on Juneteenth, although pharmacy and service desk hours may vary by location.

• Aldi – Open during regular store hours.
• BJ’s Wholesale Club – Open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Costco – Open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Food Lion – Open during regular store hours.
• Harris Teeter – Open during regular store hours.
• Lowes Foods – Open during regular store hours.
• Publix – Open; hours vary by location.
• Sam’s Club – Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Target – Open during regular store hours.
• Trader Joe’s – Open during regular store hours.
• Walmart – Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Wegmans Food Markets – Open from 6 a.m. to midnight.
• Whole Foods Market – Open; hours vary by location.

Major grocery stores and many big shops are generally expected to stay open. MarketWatch reports that most banks and post offices close, while most grocery stores, shopping centers, and retail outlets usually remain open. Still, “local hours can still vary”, so checking your nearest store before leaving home is a smart move.

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“The simplest rule for Friday is this: anything tied directly to the federal holiday, such as banks, USPS, federal offices, and markets, is likely closed.” Most food shops, chain stores, and private shipping services should be open, but it is always better to double-check a nearby branch before making the trip.