As Juneteenth arrives on Friday, many government services, as well as businesses, will be closed.
Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday in 2021, marks the day that the enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were belatedly informed that they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.
As you’re planning which Juneteenth events to attend, note that the following companies and services will not be available on Friday, June 19.
Post Office and other delivery services
The U.S. Postal Service does not offer regular delivery on Juneteenth. However, self-service kiosks in select post offices will remain available…