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While July 4, 1776 marked the nation’s first Independence Day, it wasn’t until almost a century later, on June 19, 1865, that the United States could truly be considered a free country. Since then, June 19 — or Juneteenth, for short — has ...

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday. Also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. after ...

Presidents Day is fast approaching. Some in the nation will celebrate the highest office in the land on Monday but many are really looking forward to a long weekend and holiday deals. The holiday was originally intended to celebrate George Washington, the ...

New Jersey is one of just a few states that observe Good Friday as a state holiday. What does that mean? See what's open, closed tomorrow.

Get ready for holiday merchandise to hit store shelves earlier than usual this year, and for retailers to roll out seasonal promotions well before temperatures drop. Discounted pricing once reserved for Black Friday and Cyber Monday is now going into ...

Good Friday, like Easter Sunday, is not a federal holiday in the United States. A federal holiday is essentially a pre-scheduled paid day off for federal government employees. The holidays, also known as public holidays, were created by Congress and are recognized by the government.