Juneteenth 2026: Date, Holiday, History, Meaning, & Celebrations
Juneteenth 2026 falls on Friday, June 19, 2026. This federal holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom through General Order No. 3, delivered by Union Major General Gordon Granger. The 2026 observance creates a three-day weekend, marking 161 years since the announcement that ended slavery enforcement … Read more