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Juneteenth Holiday Closes Banks and Markets but Keeps Most Retail Open
Federal holiday on June 19, 2026, will close banks, the stock market, and U.S. Postal Service operations. Most major retailers and restaurants plan to operate normal hours, though local schedules may vary.
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Juneteenth, the federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States, falls on Friday, June 19, 2026. The observance will close major banks, the stock market, and all U.S. Postal Service locations, while most retail stores and restaurants remain open.
Major banks including Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo will be closed. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will also shut down for the day.
Walmart will operate during normal hours, a spokesperson confirmed. Costco, which closes for other federal holidays, will stay open for Juneteenth. Target will follow its standard schedule, which varies by location. Grocery chains listed as open include Food Lion, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Whole Foods.
Additional retailers and restaurants planning to operate include Apple, CVS, Dunkin', HomeGoods, Homesense, IHOP, Kohl's, Lowe's, Macy's, Marshalls, McDonald's, Petco, Nordstrom, Sierra, Starbucks, Taco Bell, and TJ Maxx.
UPS will continue deliveries and keep retail locations open. U.S. Postal Service locations will be closed, and mail deliveries will be suspended until Saturday, June 20.
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