Juneteenth Day in United States - 2023
17 Jun 2023, Saturday
Juneteenth, Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day, celebrates the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865.
How many days ago was Juneteenth Day 2023? [Countup]
How many months ago was Juneteenth Day 2023?
10 Months, 3 Days
How many weeks ago was Juneteenth Day 2023?
44 Weeks
How many days ago was Juneteenth Day 2023?
308 Days
How many hours ago was Juneteenth Day 2023?
7,392 Hours
How many minutes ago was Juneteenth Day 2023?
443,520 Minutes
When was Juneteenth Day in United States 2023?
17 June 2023, Saturday
About: Juneteenth Day
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Its name is a portmanteau of the words "June" and "nineteenth", as it is celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. Originating in Galveston, Juneteenth has since been observed annually in various parts of the United States, often broadly celebrating African-American culture. Early celebrations date back to 1866, at first involving church-centered community gatherings in Texas. They spread across the South and became more commercialized in the 1920s and 1930s, often centering on a food festival. Participants in the Great Migration brought these celebrations to the rest of the country.
| Observed by | United States |
|---|---|
| Significance | Emancipation of enslaved people in the United States |
| Celebrations | Festivals, parties, parades, church services |
| Observances | African-American history, culture, and progress |
| Date | June 19 |
| date | June 19 |
| Frequency | Annually |
| First time | June 19, 1866 (celebration), June 19, 2021 (federal holiday) |
| Started by | Early celebrations were held by Christian churches and the Freedmen's Bureau |
| Related to | Emancipation Day, Honor America Days |
| Wikidata description | holiday commemorating the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865 |
| Wikidata id | Q6312521 |
| Wikidata label | Juneteenth |
| Wikidata aliases | Array |
Juneteenth Day (2023) in other countries.
| S.no. | Country | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 17 Jun, Saturday | Juneteenth Day | Local holiday , Alaska (AK) |
| 2 | United States | 19 Jun, Monday | Juneteenth Day | Local holiday , Arizona (AZ) |
| 3 | United States | 19 Jun, Monday | Juneteenth Day | Local holiday , Nevada (NV) |