Juneteenth 2025 holiday: Will the US stock market be open on June 19, 2025? Know what’s open and closed in America today

Juneteenth, the US’s newest federal holiday, falls on Thursday, June 19, 2025, and it means a day off for many institutions, including Wall Street. If you're planning to trade, deposit a cheque, or run errands that day, here's what you need to know about what’s open and what’s not.

Is the stock market open on Juneteenth?

No. Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is part of the official holiday calendar followed by US financial markets, which means there will be no trading activity throughout the day. Markets will resume operations on Friday, June 20.

Are banks open on Juneteenth?

Major banks like Wells Fargo, Chase, Bank of America, and TD Bank will also remain closed as Juneteenth is a Federal Reserve-recognised banking holiday. However, customers can still access ATMs and online banking platforms, though some transactions may face delays due to the holiday, reported Today.com.

Will you receive mail on Juneteenth?

Don't expect regular USPS deliveries. The United States Postal Service observes Juneteenth, so mail services will be halted for the day. However, private carriers like UPS and FedEx will be operating normally. UPS pickup and delivery services, along with FedEx’s various operations, including Office, Freight, and Logistics, will remain active.

Are Government services open?

Federal offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles, will be closed on June 19. Juneteenth is now observed widely at the state level, too, with Pew Research finding at least 28 states granting government employees a paid day off by 2023, according to ABC 7.

Schools and retail operations

Many public schools will already be on summer break. But for those still in session, Juneteenth will be a holiday. Retailers such as Walmart, Target, Costco, and Kroger will remain open. Walgreens and CVS will operate with normal hours, though some pharmacies may have reduced schedules.So, while markets and banks pause to honour Juneteenth, shoppers and those relying on private delivery services will find most other sectors running as usual.