June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It became a federal holiday in 2021 when then-President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Now, across the country, many people have off from work and use Juneteenth to celebrate, reflect and educate…
Good Friday, a religious day of observance for Catholics and Christians, is not a federal holiday but some business operations are closed for the day. Good Friday comes ahead of Easter celebrations and is one of five Christian celebrations that commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Although it’s observed by…
Jan 20, 2025 10:34 PM IST The US government observes a closure every year on the third Monday of January to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., with this year’s date being January 20. US stock markets will remain closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal…