How many days until Juneteenth?
Juneteenth falls on June 19 every year.
338 days until Juneteenth
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Saturday, June 19, 2027
Day of the Week
Saturday
Weeks & Days
48w 2d
Months (approx)
11.1
Business Days
242
Total Days
338
When is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is fixed on June 19, and became a US federal holiday in 2021.
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, marking June 19, 1865, when news of freedom reached Galveston, Texas.
It is celebrated with community gatherings, education, music, and reflection on African-American history and culture.
The history of Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3 announcing that enslaved people were free — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, which had not been enforceable across the Confederacy.
Long celebrated in African-American communities with gatherings, food, music, and education, Juneteenth became the newest US federal holiday in 2021. The name combines “June” and “nineteenth.”
Juneteenth dates by year
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027next | June 19 | Saturday |
| 2028 | June 19 | Monday |
| 2029 | June 19 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | June 19 | Wednesday |
| 2031 | June 19 | Thursday |
| 2032 | June 19 | Saturday |
| 2033 | June 19 | Sunday |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is on Saturday, June 19, 2027 — that is 338 days away. The live countdown above updates to the exact time remaining in your local time zone.
What day of the week is Juneteenth 2027?
Juneteenth falls on a Saturday in 2027.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Yes. Juneteenth National Independence Day became a US federal holiday in 2021.
Why is it called Juneteenth?
The name is a blend of “June” and “nineteenth,” the date in 1865 when news of emancipation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas.
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
Juneteenth National Independence Day was signed into law as a US federal holiday in June 2021.
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