Days Until Juneteenth 2027
Juneteenth 2027 falls on Saturday, June 19, 2027.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Target Date | 2027-06-19 (Saturday) |
| Weeks & Days | 42 weeks and 4 days |
| Total Hours | approx. 7,152 hours |
| Percentage of a Year | 81.6% of a standard year |
| Day of the Week | Saturday |
Juneteenth Dates: 5-Year Schedule (2024–2028)
Compare the date and day of the week for Juneteenth across recent and upcoming calendar years:
| Year | Date | Day of Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024-06-19 | Wednesday | Countdown → |
| 2025 | 2025-06-19 | Thursday | Countdown → |
| 2026 | 2026-06-19 | Friday | Countdown → |
| 2027 Current | 2027-06-19 | Saturday | Viewing |
| 2028 | 2028-06-19 | Monday | Countdown → |
About Juneteenth 2027
Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day) is a US federal holiday celebrated on June 19th. It commemorates the day in 1865 when Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, enforcing General Order No. 3 and declaring that all enslaved people were free—more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Black Independence Day, Juneteenth is the longest-running African American holiday. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making it the 11th officially recognized US federal holiday.
In 2027, Juneteenth falls on a Saturday. Across the country, communities celebrate with educational symposiums, parades, street festivals, barbecues, and family reunions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week is Juneteenth in 2027?
In 2027, Juneteenth falls on a Saturday, June 19, 2027.
Is Juneteenth a federal bank holiday in 2027?
Yes, as an official US federal holiday, post offices, national banks, federal agencies, and federal courts are closed.
Why is it called Juneteenth?
The name is a portmanteau of the words 'June' and 'nineteenth', commemorating June 19, 1865.