When is Juneteenth 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Juneteenth 2026 is on Fri 19 Jun 2026.
- 2027Juneteenth 2027 is on Sat 19 Jun 2027, and the day off moves to Fri 18 Jun 2027.
Marks the end of slavery in the United States. It became a federal holiday in 2021. It is a federal holiday.
Juneteenth on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
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The best break around Juneteenth
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Juneteenth National Independence DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 18 Jun – Sun 21 Jun 2026Book offThu 18 Jun 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Juneteenth (observed)Book 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 17 Jun – Sun 20 Jun 2027Book offThu 17 Jun 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Juneteenth a public holiday in United States?
Yes. Juneteenth is a federal holiday.
What day is Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth 2026 is on Fri 19 Jun 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Juneteenth 2026?
Book off Thu 18 Jun (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 18 Jun – Sun 21 Jun 2026.
What day is Juneteenth 2027?
Juneteenth 2027 is on Sat 19 Jun 2027, and the day off moves to Fri 18 Jun 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Juneteenth 2027?
Book off Thu 17 Jun (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 17 Jun – Sun 20 Jun 2027.
Other US holidays
New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayPresidents DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayChristmas Day
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