June 19, 2026

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   Juneteenth

   
   

   19 June 2026

   This event begins 06/19/2026 and repeats every year forever

   
   

   Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The holiday marks June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued.
   Juneteenth became an annual celebration within Black communities, particularly in Texas, honoring freedom, resilience, and cultural heritage. Over time, observances expanded nationwide. In 2021, Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday in the United States.
   Today, Juneteenth is observed through educational events, cultural festivals, music, food traditions, and community gatherings that reflect on the history of emancipation and the ongoing pursuit of equality.
   

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