Are Banks Closed on Juneteenth? What to Know for June 19

As Juneteenth gains wider national recognition, many Americans are adjusting to new holiday schedules—including bank closures. If you’re planning a financial errand this week, here’s what you need to know about bank operations on Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19, 2025.

🔒 Are Banks Closed on Juneteenth?

Yes, most banks will be closed on Juneteenth. This includes major institutions such as:

• Bank of America
• Wells Fargo
• JPMorgan Chase
• Citibank
• U.S. Bank
• Truist
• TD Bank

Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday in 2021, and it is now observed by the Federal Reserve, which means banks that follow the Federal Reserve’s holiday calendar typically close for the day.

Although physical branches shut their doors, digital services remain accessible. Customers can still use:

• Mobile banking apps
• Online banking platforms
• ATMs for cash withdrawals and deposits

🗓 What Is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation—two and a half years after it was issued—freeing the last enslaved African Americans in the U.S. It is widely celebrated as the true end of slavery in America.

Following a growing movement for national recognition, Juneteenth became a federal holiday when President Joe Biden signed it into law in June 2021.

📬 What Else Is Closed?

In addition to banks, several other services observe closures:

• Post offices (USPS): Closed, with no regular mail delivery
• Stock markets: Both the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ are closed
• Government offices: Most federal buildings and non-essential services are closed

🚚 What’s Still Open?

Despite the holiday, many businesses remain operational:

• FedEx, UPS, and DHL continue deliveries as scheduled
• Retailers and grocery stores, such as Target, Walmart, and Costco, are typically open, although hours may vary
• Restaurants and local shops often stay open but may hold special Juneteenth observances
• Public transportation usually operates on normal or modified schedules

📝 Plan Ahead

If you need to handle tasks like depositing a check, wiring money, or visiting a safe deposit box, it’s best to do so before June 19. Otherwise, plan for delays until Thursday, June 20, when regular banking hours resume.

Quick Tip: Even though banks are closed, automated services and digital banking tools can still help you manage finances on Juneteenth without disruption.