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The Herald Scotland
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Donald Trump appears to bash Juneteenth celebrations
The president did not specifically name the holiday in his post. Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops in Galveston, Texas. It has long been celebrated by Black Americans, but it rose to national prominence in 2020 amid protests against racial inequities, sparked in part by the police killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. It was officially recognized a federal holiday by then-President Joe Biden in 2021. It wasn't immediately clear what costs Trump was referring to in his post. Private companies are not forced to close on federal holidays, and many don't. Most national banks, federal offices and the United States Postal Service were closed in honor of Juneteenth. However, major retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Target and Starbucks were open on the holiday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked by reporters earlier in the day whether Trump was expected to commemorate Juneteenth. "I'm not tracking his signature on a proclamation today," she responded. "I know this is a federal holiday." Trump has previously honored Juneteenth, including in his first term as president. But Trump created controversy in 2020 after scheduling his first rally since COVID-19 lockdowns in Tulsa, Oklahoma - the site of one of the worst massacres of Black Americans in the country's history - on Juneteenth. He later changed the date of the event. Contributing: Jeanine Santucci, Saman Shafiq
USA Today
10 hours ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Donald Trump appears to knock Juneteenth celebrations
Donald Trump appears to knock Juneteenth celebrations Show Caption Hide Caption Tiktok stays as President Donald Trump extends deadline for ban President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the deadline to ban Tiktok. President Donald Trump appeared to criticize Juneteenth celebrations in a post on social media, saying there are "too many non-working holidays in America." "It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed," Trump said on June 19. "The workers don't want it either! Soon we'll end up having a holiday for every once working day of the year." The president did not specifically name the holiday in his post. Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops in Galveston, Texas. It has long been celebrated by Black Americans, but it rose to national prominence in 2020 amid protests against racial inequities, sparked in part by the police killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. It was officially recognized a federal holiday by then-President Joe Biden in 2021. It wasn't immediately clear what costs Trump was referring to in his post. Private companies are not forced to close on federal holidays, and many don't. Most national banks, federal offices and the United States Postal Service were closed in honor of Juneteenth. However, major retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Target and Starbucks were open on the holiday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked by reporters earlier in the day whether Trump was expected to commemorate Juneteenth. 'I'm not tracking his signature on a proclamation today," she responded. "I know this is a federal holiday." Trump has previously honored Juneteenth, including in his first term as president. But Trump created controversy in 2020 after scheduling his first rally since COVID-19 lockdowns in Tulsa, Oklahoma – the site of one of the worst massacres of Black Americans in the country's history – on Juneteenth. He later changed the date of the event. Contributing: Jeanine Santucci, Saman Shafiq
Newsweek
a day ago
- General
- Newsweek
Is There Mail on Juneteenth? USPS, Post Office, FedEx Hours
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Thursday June 19 marks Juneteenth, a federal holiday that means many government offices and companies will be closed for the day. Here's what that means for your mail and packages. The Context Juneteenth is a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States on the day in 1865 when 250,000 still-enslaved African Americans were told the Civil War had ended and that they had been freed. Federal holidays mean that nonessential federal government offices close, as do some stores and restaurants, meaning some mail services will not be making deliveries as many Americans celebrate the holiday. What To Know Juneteenth has been celebrated in places like Galveston for decades, but it only became a federal holiday in 2021, after former President Joe Biden signed into law a bill passed by Congress to make it a federally celebrated holiday. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring "all persons held as slaves" within Confederate states "are, and henceforward shall be free." On June 19, 1865, soldiers from Union states arrived in Galveston, Texas, and freed all the slaves living there, marking the formal end to slavery in the United States. A United States Postal Service logo is displayed on a U.S. post office mailbox on April 1, 2024 in Montclair, California. A United States Postal Service logo is displayed on a U.S. post office mailbox on April 1, 2024 in Montclair, Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 on Juneteenth, which stated: "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor." A year later, on June 19, 1866, numerous festivities took place across Texas to mark the occasion, and it has been celebrated ever since. It became a Texas state holiday in 1980. Is Mail Delivered on Juneteenth? A United States Postal Service (USPS) spokesperson told Newsweek that there will not be regular mail deliveries on Juneteenth, as is the case on all federal holidays. Priority Mail Express items, however, will still be delivered. This means the majority of deliveries may be delayed until Friday, June 20. Is the Post Office Open Today? USPS locations will be closed on Juneteenth, the USPS confirmed to Newsweek. USPS, UPS, FedEx Deliveries Although USPS will be closed on Juneteenth, UPS and FedEx will both continue making deliveries. UPS pickup and delivery services are available, and the UPS Store locations will also be open. Meanwhile, FedEx will continue operating its services on the holiday. Most restaurants and stores will also be open for the holiday, though it's always best to check with individual locations to see if there are any closures. What Happens Next After Juneteenth, the next federal holiday will be Independence Day on July 4, which may also affect mail services for both the USPS and privately run mail carriers.
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Are banks open on Juneteenth in Indiana? What to know if you have banking errands this week
Juneteenth means a day off for many people, and a chance to celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S. It also means your banking needs might have to wait a day. Yes. It's the youngest federal holiday and rose to prominence in 2020. President Joe Biden declared it a federal holiday in 2021. The Federal Reserve considers Juneteenth a bank holiday, meaning most banks will be closed. Yes. United States stock markets are closed on June 19, 2025. No. The United States Postal Service is closed June 19. All Indianapolis Public Library locations are closed June 19, except the InfoZone, which is inside the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Many schools are not in session for the summer. Students and parents should check with their respective summer programs to find out whether educational programming is canceled for the day. Indianapolis isn't hosting a parade this year, but events are scheduled throughout the week to commemorate the date the last enslaved people learned they'd been freed: June 19, 1865. That includes a celebration at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 21.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Will stock market be open on Juneteenth? What to know about federal holiday
Will stock market be open on Juneteenth? What to know about federal holiday Show Caption Hide Caption What is Juneteenth, America's newest federal holiday? Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Many Americans will have work off on Thursday for Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the freeing of the last Black slaves of the Confederacy in 1865. A variety of cultural events are set to take place across Illinois on June 19, including a parade at Gately Stadium and a concert at the Harold Washington Cultural Center. If you're planning on checking your stocks on Thursday, here's what you should know. Is the stock market closed on Juneteenth? Yes. United States stock markets are closed on June 19, 2025. Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? Yes. It's the youngest federal holiday and rose to prominence in 2020. President Joe Biden declared it a federal holiday in 2021. Others are reading: Sun shines on second annual Peoria Juneteenth parade and festival Are banks open on Juneteenth? The Federal Reserve considers Juneteenth a bank holiday, meaning most banks will be closed. Can mail be sent on Juneteenth? No. The United States Postal Service is closed June 19. Others are reading: Royal court presides over Juneteenth parade in Peoria Are schools open on June 19? Many schools are not in session for the summer. Students and parents should check with their respective summer programs to find out whether educational programming is canceled for the day. Chelsey Cox and Saman Shafiq contributed to this article.
