Is the bank closed today? Find out what’s open on Juneteenth in Kentucky

It’s Juneteenth, a time to celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S. If you have banking to do, it’s going to have to wait a day.

Louisville has several events scheduled to commemorate the date the last enslaved people learned they’d been freed: June 19, 1865. That includes a day-long festival on Saturday, June 21, at Iroquis Park.

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?

Yes. It’s the youngest federal holiday and rose to prominence in 2020. President Joe Biden declared it a federal holiday in 2021.

Are banks closed on Juneteenth, June 19, 2025?

The Federal Reserve considers Juneteenth a bank holiday, meaning most banks will be closed.

Is the stock market closed on Juneteenth?

Yes. United States stock markets are closed on June 19, 2025.

Is there mail on Juneteenth?

No. The United States Postal Service is closed June 19.

Is the Louisville Free Public Library open on Juneteenth?

No. All Louisville Free Public Library branches will be closed on Thursday, June 19.

Are schools closed on June 19?

Many schools are not in session for the summer. Students and parents should check with their respective summer programs to find out whether educational programming is canceled for the day.

What’s happening in Louisville on Juneteenth and this weekend?

Louisville has several events scheduled to commemorate the date the last enslaved people learned they’d been freed: June 19, 1865. That includes a day-long festival on Saturday, June 21, at Iroquis Park.

CONTRIBUTING: USA TODAY reporter Saman Shafiq and Courier Journal reporter Gege Reed.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Is the bank open today on Juneteenth, June 19, 2025?