Juneteenth what is open, closed, supermarkets, banks, city offices

Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, is a national holiday this week.

Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” commemorates the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and force the emancipation of all enslaved people. This event occurred two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021.

Here’s what you need to know about banks, post offices and shipping services and whether or not they’re open on Juneteenth.

When is June 2024?

Juneteenth is Wednesday, June 19.

Are banks open on Juneteenth?

Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, CitiBank and JPMorgan Chase will be closed on June 1, according to USA TODAY.

GECU offices and branches, TTCU and Raiz Federal Credit Unit will be closed on June 1. There will be ATMs available.

Is Costco open on Juneteenth?

Costco is open from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m

Is Sam open on Juneteenth?

Sam’s Club is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m

Is Walmart open on Juneteenth?

Walmart will be open. The stores will operate their usual opening hours from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m

Is Target open on Juneteenth?

will be open. Opening hours: 8am to 10pm

Is Albertsons open on Juneteenth?

Albertsons is open during regular business hours. Some open at 5am, others at 6am. Check your local store.

Is UPS open on June 1?

According to the company’s website, UPS pickup and delivery services will be available on Juneteenth. UPS Store locations will also be open.

Please contact your local store for specific opening hours.

Is FedEx open on June 1?

According to the company’s website, FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on June 19. FedEx office locations will also be open.

Is the post office open on June 1? Is mail delivered?

United States Postal Service locations are closed and there will be no regular mail delivery, with the exception of the Priority Mail Express holiday incentive on Wednesday, June 19, in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.

All retail locations will be open during normal business hours and regular mail delivery will resume on Thursday, June 20.

Customers can still order stamps and shipping supplies online, print shipping labels and request package pickups, including on holidays. Stamps are also sold at most major supermarkets, big box stores, some pharmacies and even ATMs.

Are El Paso City offices open on Juneteenth?

All City of El Paso administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The administrative offices will resume their work on Thursday, June 20.

Household waste and recycling will be collected, the Greater El Paso Landfill and Citizen Collection Stations will be open for use. The following is the city’s schedule of services and activities for Wednesday, June 19.

Closed

Community clinics, Medicaid Waiver Program, WIC offices
Municipal Court/Bond Offices
Museum of Archaeology, Art Museum and Historical Museum
One-stop shop
Public libraries
Rawlings Dental Clinic
Recreation centers, senior centers and aquatic centers
STD and HIV prevention and surveillance
Ministry of Health
Tax office

Open

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens: 9am to 3pm
Animal Services: o Main Shelter (5001 Fred Wilson): 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tails at the Times (501 E. Mills): 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Mission Valley (9068 Socorro): 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Sun Metro (Streetcar, Fixed and Paratransit services): Regular service hours
El Paso Water Parks
All city spray parks: 10am to 8pm

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Will the Texas Tech Health El Paso campus be open for Juneteenth?

The Texas Tech Health El Paso campus, including libraries, Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso clinics and the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic, will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

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Sources: Austin American-Statesman and USA Today contributed to this report.