BTN News: As Juneteenth nears us on June 19, Americans are getting ready to enjoy the historic day in American history when enslaved Black people in the United States were emancipated. And it is a day full of cultural and historical importance – this federal holiday (also known as America’s Second Independence Day). Not only spurring closings across sectors, it is a time to pause and consider the nation’s long march to equal citizenship.
On Juneteenth, Bank and Post Office Closures (Closed)
Major banks such as Capital One, Bank of America, and others, as well as USPS locations nationwide will be closed. Banking transactions and mail services fare similarly, being halt only for Priority Mail Express. But UPS and FedEx are operating on their normal delivery schedules.
Mail and Package Delivery
While normal USPS services are in suspension, Priority Mail Express continues for life-saving critical deliveries through Juneteenth. UPS and FedEx Both Offer Full Services in Response to Continued Shipping Demand. Hours at Local service centers Hours at Local service centers may have changed, Please check before you visit.
Business and Retail Operations
All Banks and Post Office are closed for 2 Juneteenth, most of the Retail stores, Restaurants and Grocery Outlets are open for business. Therefore, offering the possibility to celebrate the holiday and make a living at the same time.
Juneteenth – A Rich History
Juneteenth is a day that not many of us are aware of or understand; but it goes as far back as June 19, 1865 when Maj. Quoting Elmore-Clyburn, she added, “General Gordon Granger declared freedom for over 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston Bay, Texas.” This announcement was made 21/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation claimed the end to slavery in the United States.
Conclusion
It remains a part of the impetus for Americans to continually operate in the recognition of Juneteenth, and key in to how these ripple effects stretch out to things as foundational as time spent off work – with observances like banking and mail services – or shopping needs. From deep historical context to university hours to cycles of new life, Juneteenth is regarded as a hallowed day of freedom and equality.
