Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that the Civil War had ended and all slaves were free. It is a time for reflection on the struggles and achievements of African Americans, as well as a celebration of their contributions to American culture and society. Juneteenth is recognized as a state holiday or a day of observance in most states in the US and is gaining recognition as a national holiday.
Other US Federal Holidays
- New Year's Day;
- Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.;
- Memorial Day;
- Independence Day;
- Labor Day;
- Columbus Day;
- Veterans Day;
- Thanksgiving Day;
- Christmas Day;
- Flag Day.