How Juneteenth National Independence Day became more than a federal holiday reveals a transformation in how the nation remembers freedom. First celebrated in Texas in ... Read moreThe post How

Juneteenth is observed on June 19. Here's what to know about the holiday's origins and how it became known as the nation's "second Independence Day."

On June 19, 2025, the United States will pause to commemorate Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery. As a federal holiday since 2021, it prompts the closure of banks, schools, and markets, while cultural events flourish nationwide.