Juneteenth mail holiday

You're referring to the recent announcement that Juneteenth will become a federal holiday in the United States!

On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making June 19th a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.

Juneteenth, also known as "J-Day," is a holiday that celebrates the day when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, to announce the emancipation of all slaves in the state. This was more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which declared all slaves in Confederate territory to be free on January 1, 1863.

However, the news of emancipation did not reach many enslaved African Americans in Texas until June 19, 1865, when Granger's announcement was made. This date became known as Juneteenth, and it has since been celebrated as a day of freedom and independence for African Americans.

As a federal holiday, Juneteenth will be observed on June 19th every year, and federal offices, schools, and many businesses will be closed on this day. The holiday will also be a paid day off for federal employees.

The establishment of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is a significant step towards recognizing and honoring the history and struggles of African Americans in the United States. It is a celebration of freedom, equality, and the ongoing fight for justice and human rights.