When Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth 2027 is on Saturday, June 19, 2027. Because it falls on a Saturday, the federal day off is Friday, June 18, 2027.
Juneteenth dates
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Day off (observed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Friday | Same day |
| 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | Saturday | Friday, Jun 18, 2027 |
| 2028 | Jun 19, 2028 | Monday | Same day |
| 2029 | Jun 19, 2029 | Tuesday | Same day |
| 2030 | Jun 19, 2030 | Wednesday | Same day |
| 2031 | Jun 19, 2031 | Thursday | Same day |
| 2032 | Jun 19, 2032 | Saturday | Friday, Jun 18, 2032 |
| 2033 | Jun 19, 2033 | Sunday | Monday, Jun 20, 2033 |
| 2034 | Jun 19, 2034 | Monday | Same day |
| 2035 | Jun 19, 2035 | Tuesday | Same day |
Juneteenth: key facts
- Date rule: Always June 19. On a weekend, the federal day off moves to the Friday before or the Monday after.
- Background: Marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops in Galveston, Texas, announced freedom for enslaved people. A federal holiday since 2021.
- Day off: Yes, a federal holiday. Federal offices close; on a weekend the day off moves (see the table).
All holidays: US federal holidays · calendar.