Juneteenth June 19 2024. On june 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of texas. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the final end of slavery.

Unlike other federal holidays, such as memorial day and labor day, that are observed on a specific day of the. As juneteenth approaches in 2024, people across the united states are preparing to celebrate a day that holds profound significance in american history.