Juneteenth is observed on June 19. Here's what to know about the holiday's origins and how it became known as the nation's "second Independence Day."

Do you have to work on Juneteenth this year? Courts, banks will be closed on Thursday, June 19, but you may have clock in, depending on your job.

Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is celebrated annually on June 19, aligning with the historic day in 1865 when hundreds of thousands of slaves in ...

On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday, meaning many government offices will be closed on June 19, 2025. Nevada also recognized it as a state holiday in 2023, when Gov. Joe Lombardo signed Assembly Bill 140 during that year’s legislative session. Here's a closer look at what will be closed on Juneteenth this year.

A Juneteenth celebration, co-sponsored by the city, will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14 on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way between Osprey Avenue and Pershing Avenue. This free event will feature live music, food trucks, vendors, and activities.