New Jersey observes the state holiday of Juneteenth 2025 on Friday, June 20.
It is always celebrated in New Jersey every year on the third Friday in June. This is the day after the federal holiday, which is observed on June 19.
It celebrates the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned that the Emancipation Proclamation had freed them.
Here is everything to know about Juneteenth 2025 in New Jersey.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday?
It is a state holiday in New Jersey on June 20.
Now, it’s a federal holiday after President Biden signed the bills that the House and the Senate passed in 2021.
Is the post office open on the state-observed holiday of Juneteenth?
The post office will conduct business as usual on June 20, as it only observes the federal observance of Juneteenth on June 19.
The post office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, so it’s best to stop by on Friday, June 20.
Does the mail run on the state-observed holiday of Juneteenth 2025?
All mail delivery services do not observe the Juneteenth state holiday on June 20.
USPS, FedEx, UPS and Amazon will deliver mail as usual on Friday.
While USPS will be closed on the federal holiday, June 19, FedEx, UPS and Amazon will remain open and make deliveries.
Are banks open on the state-observed holiday of Juneteenth 2025?
Most banks will be open on June 20.
However, they will be closed on June 19, the federally-observed holiday.
Is the stock market closed on the state-observed holiday of Juneteenth 2025?
The New York Stock Exchange will be open on Friday.
Nasdaq trading and bond markets will also be open.
However, the stock market will be closed on Thursday, June 19, to observe the federal holiday.
Does NJ Transit, PATH, and SEPTA operate on a normal schedule?
NJ Transit, SEPTA, and PATH will operate on their normal weekday schedules on Thursday, June 19, and Friday, June 20.
For NJ Transit, riders should use NJ Transit’s online trip planner to double-check arrival and departure times.
Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on Juneteenth 2025?
All Motor Vehicle Commission offices will be closed on Friday, June 20, but open on Thursday, June 19.
Additionally, all New Jersey state offices and courts are closed on Friday.
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