Is Juneteenth a Federal Holiday? Yes, Observed June 18, 2027
Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday: 5 U.S.C. 6103(a) lists “Juneteenth National Independence Day” among the 11 legal public holidays. In 2027 it falls on Saturday, June 19, so most federal employees get Friday, June 18, 2027 as the holiday. On Friday, June 18, 2027, federal offices and NYSE are closed, while Federal Reserve Banks and Post Offices (per USPS) are open.
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Maintained by Archie Chang · Federal sources checked November 1, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Dates and what is open: Juneteenth 2027. All dates for the year: federal holidays 2027. To check any other day, use the federal holiday checker.
The law: what 5 U.S.C. 6103(a) says about Juneteenth
5 U.S.C. 6103(a) lists “Juneteenth National Independence Day” on June 19. The full list of legal public holidays is quoted below.
(a) The following are legal public holidays: New Year's Day, January 1. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the third Monday in January. Washington's Birthday, the third Monday in February. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May. Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19. Independence Day, July 4. Labor Day, the first Monday in September. Columbus Day, the second Monday in October. Veterans Day, November 11. Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November. Christmas Day, December 25.
Public Law 117-17, approved June 17, 2021, added Juneteenth National Independence Day to 6103(a):
Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to Memorial Day the following: ‘‘Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.’’.
Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays (GovInfo), OPM: Federal Holidays (2026 to 2030 tables)
Who gets the day off on Juneteenth 2027
Juneteenth National Independence Day falls on a Saturday in 2027. For most federal employees on a Monday-through-Friday schedule, OPM treats the preceding Friday as the holiday for pay and leave: Friday, June 18, 2027 (OPM cites 5 U.S.C. 6103(b)). OPM's wording is quoted below.
On Friday, June 18, 2027, federal offices and NYSE are closed, while Federal Reserve Banks and Post Offices (per USPS) are open.
The table shows who else follows which calendar; each row names its source. Market times are Eastern Time.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for most Federal employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See 5 U.S.C. 6103(b).) If a holiday falls on a Sunday, for most Federal employees, the following Monday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See Section 3(a) of Executive Order 11582, February 11, 1971.)
| Who | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Federal offices and agencies | Closed | Juneteenth National Independence Day falls on Saturday, June 19, 2027. OPM lists Friday, June 18, 2027 as the holiday for pay and leave, so federal offices are closed on Friday, June 18, 2027 for most federal employees; employees whose work is required that day are covered by the holiday pay rules below.Source: OPM: Federal Holidays (2026 to 2030 tables), 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays (GovInfo) |
| Federal Reserve Banks | Open | Federal Reserve Banks are open on Friday, June 18, 2027. The Board's K.8 table says that for holidays falling on Saturday, Federal Reserve Banks and Branches are open the preceding Friday, but the Board of Governors is closed, and it lists June 18, 2027 among those Fridays. Whether a bank or credit union branch is open is up to each bank: each bank sets its own hours, so check with yours.Source: Federal Reserve Financial Services: Holiday Schedules, Federal Reserve Board: Holidays Observed (K.8) |
| USPS Post Offices and delivery | Open | USPS lists Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19, 2027 on its 2027 holidays page. USPS says: "Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays." For this holiday USPS adds: "Post Offices will be open on Friday, June 18, and Friday, Dec. 24, and deliveries will occur as normal." And: "If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for some USPS employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes." Confirm local Post Office hours with USPS.Source: USPS: holidays and events, USPS FAQ: No mail delivery? |
| Stock market (NYSE) | Closed | NYSE's 2027 holiday list shows all NYSE markets closed on Friday, June 18, 2027. NYSE lists the observed day, Friday, June 18, 2027, not Saturday, June 19, 2027. This page covers NYSE; check your exchange or broker for its own calendar.Source: NYSE: holidays and trading hours |
| Bond market (SIFMA recommendation) | Closed | SIFMA recommends a full close for the U.S. bond market on Friday, June 18, 2027.Source: SIFMA: U.S. holiday schedule |
To check another day, use the bank holiday checker, Post Office holiday checker or the stock market holidays list.
Source: OPM: Federal Holidays (2026 to 2030 tables), Federal Reserve Financial Services: Holiday Schedules, Federal Reserve Board: Holidays Observed (K.8), USPS: holidays and events, NYSE: holidays and trading hours, SIFMA: U.S. holiday schedule
Private employers and holiday pay
Federal holiday law covers federal employees. The U.S. Department of Labor says this about holiday pay, and about government contracts:
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations or holidays (federal or otherwise). These benefits are generally a matter of agreement between an employer and an employee (or the employee's representative).
On a government contract to which the labor standards of the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) apply, holiday and/or vacation fringe benefit requirements are stated in the SCA wage determinations in contracts that exceed $2,500. On a government contract to which the labor standards of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts apply, holiday pay and/or vacation pay is required for specific classifications of workers only if the Davis-Bacon wage determination in the covered contract specifies such requirements for workers employed in those classifications.
For federal employees who work on a holiday, 5 U.S.C. 5546(b) sets the pay rule quoted below. Your agency and pay system decide how it applies, so ask your HR office.
(b) An employee who performs work on a holiday designated by Federal statute, Executive order, or with respect to an employee of the government of the District of Columbia, by order of the District of Columbia Council, is entitled to pay at the rate of his basic pay, plus premium pay at a rate equal to the rate of his basic pay, for that holiday work which is not— (1) in excess of 8 hours; or (2) overtime work as defined by section 5542(a) of this title.
Pay periods and pay dates: 2027 federal pay period calendar.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor: Holiday Pay, 5 U.S.C. 5546: Pay for Sunday and holiday work (GovInfo)
Juneteenth dates, 2027 to 2030
Juneteenth is June 19 every year. The table matches OPM's published tables for 2027 through 2030. In 2027 it falls on a Saturday, observed Friday, June 18, 2027 for most federal employees. On that Friday Federal Reserve Banks and Post Offices (per USPS) are open, while NYSE is closed.
| Year | Juneteenth | Observed for federal pay and leave (most federal employees) | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, June 19, 2027 | Friday, June 18, 2027 | OPM federal holiday table (2026 to 2030), matched by the 5 U.S.C. 6103 rule |
| 2028 | Monday, June 19, 2028 | Monday, June 19, 2028 | OPM federal holiday table (2026 to 2030), matched by the 5 U.S.C. 6103 rule |
| 2029 | Tuesday, June 19, 2029 | Tuesday, June 19, 2029 | OPM federal holiday table (2026 to 2030), matched by the 5 U.S.C. 6103 rule |
| 2030 | Wednesday, June 19, 2030 | Wednesday, June 19, 2030 | OPM federal holiday table (2026 to 2030), matched by the 5 U.S.C. 6103 rule |
Source: OPM: Federal Holidays (2026 to 2030 tables), NYSE: holidays and trading hours
More federal holiday questions
Questions
Do federal employees get Juneteenth off?
Yes. Juneteenth National Independence Day is a legal public holiday under 5 U.S.C. 6103(a). It falls on Saturday, June 19, 2027, so OPM lists Friday, June 18, 2027 as the day treated as the holiday for pay and leave for most federal employees (OPM cites 5 U.S.C. 6103(b)).
Is the post office open on Juneteenth 2027?
USPS lists Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19, 2027 and says Post Offices will be open on Friday, June 18, with deliveries as normal. Details for 2027: Juneteenth 2027.
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth 2027?
No, NYSE's 2027 holiday list shows all NYSE markets closed on Friday, June 18, 2027. Details for 2027: Juneteenth 2027.
Are Federal Reserve Banks closed on Juneteenth 2027?
Federal Reserve Banks are open on Friday, June 18, 2027. Details for 2027: Juneteenth 2027.
Do private employers have to give Juneteenth off?
Not under federal law for most private employers. Federal holidays bind federal employees, not private employers. The Department of Labor says: "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations or holidays (federal or otherwise)." On government contracts the rules can differ, and DOL says: "On a government contract to which the labor standards of the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) apply, holiday and/or vacation fringe benefit requirements are stated in the SCA wage determinations in contracts that exceed $2,500." The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts can require holiday pay the same way, for specific classifications of workers and only if the wage determination specifies it. Check your employer and state law.
When is Juneteenth 2028?
Juneteenth 2028 is Monday, June 19, 2028, and OPM's 2028 federal holidays table lists Monday, June 19, 2028. Details for 2027: Juneteenth 2027.
Do federal employees get extra pay for working on Juneteenth?
A covered employee who performs work on a holiday designated by Federal statute or Executive order is entitled to basic pay plus premium pay equal to basic pay, for holiday work that is not in excess of 8 hours and is not overtime work (5 U.S.C. 5546(b)). Your agency and pay system decide how it applies, so ask your HR office.
Sources: 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays (GovInfo) · 5 U.S.C. 5546: Pay for Sunday and holiday work (GovInfo) · OPM: Federal Holidays (2026 to 2030 tables) · U.S. Department of Labor: Holiday Pay · Federal Reserve Financial Services: Holiday Schedules · Federal Reserve Board: Holidays Observed (K.8) · USPS: holidays and events · USPS FAQ: No mail delivery? · NYSE: holidays and trading hours · SIFMA: U.S. holiday schedule