Although Juneteenth is a federal holiday, most major retailers will be open on June 19 alongside Costco. Some smaller retailers might have special holiday hours, however, so it's best to check ahead of time. Chrissy Callahan is a writer for Today.com.

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics. Originally celebrated as Black Americans’ true Independence Day, outdoor events allowed f

Here's more about Juneteenth. Juneteenth National Independence Day is on Thursday, June 19, this year. The holiday commemorates the full and complete enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation in the U.

Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States, is now officially a federal holiday. For the fourth consecutive year, millions of Americans will observe the day on June 19, 2025. As a result,