Juneteenth 2024: What businesses are open and closed in Houston?

In celebration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday, many services and businesses around Houston are observing the day by closing today.

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the anniversary of the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This significant day is now a federal holiday, honoring the end of slavery in the United States and celebrating African American culture and achievements.

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Here’s a look at what’s open today in Houston:

FedEx. USPS and UPS

Both United Parcel Service and FedEx will offer pickup and delivery services on Juneteenth, with both stores remaining open according to their websites. On Juneteenth, the U.S. Postal Service will be closed, and there will be no residential or business mail delivery.

METRO

METRO will operate all services on regular weekday schedules on June 19, and all HOV/HOT Lanes will be open. However, METRO RideStores, Lost & Found, and METROLift Reservations will be closed on Juneteenth.

Banks

Banks that adhere to the Federal Reserve System’s holiday schedule will be closed on Juneteenth, as it is an officially recognized holiday. UPS will provide pickup and delivery services, and UPS stores will remain open, as per their website.

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Grocery stores open on Juneteenth 2024

Here are the grocery stores open on June 19.

• Aldi
• Costco
• H-E-B
• Kroger
• Trader Joe’s
• Walmart
• Whole Foods

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Government offices and public schools

Federal offices and schools will be closed on Juneteenth to observe the holiday. This includes all non-essential federal services and public educational institutions.

Retail stores open on Juneteenth 2024

The stores listed below will be open on June 19.

• Bass Pro Shop / Cabela’s
• Big Lots
• Burlington
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Gap
• H&M
• HomeGoods
• IKEA
• Kohl’s
• Macy’s
• Marshall’s
• Nordstrom
• Office Depot and OfficeMax
• Old Navy
• PetCo
• PetSmart
• Staples
• Target
• TJ Maxx
• Tractor Supply Company

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