Are banks open or closed on Friday and Saturday for the Juneteenth federal holiday?
Getty Banks on Juneteenth Juneteenth was just declared a federal holiday on Thursday, June 17, and many people are wondering what businesses will be open or closed near them. Will banks be open or closed today on Friday, June 18, or on Juneteenth itself on Saturday, June 19? Some banks are planning to have more limited hours in honor of Juneteenth, while others are not going to make any changes until next year. That’s why it’s important to call your local bank to determine the branch’s hours for Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19. The Federal Reserve does not currently have Juneteenth on its list of observed federal holidays, according to its website. The Federal Reserve tweeted that its Washington, D.C., offices would be closed on Friday, June 18, but the Federal Reserve Bank payments systems and financial services will operate normally. Federal gov. offices will be closed June 18, 2021, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day: https://t.co/iRoqED3zTn Federal Reserve Bank payments systems will operate normally. See calendar note for updated schedule: https://t.co/iNVvtDeoBH Federal Reserve (@federalreserve) June 17, 2021 The Federal Reserve noted on its website: The Federal Reserve Board’s offices in Washington, D.C., will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. All previously scheduled announcements will be released today or postponed until Monday, June 21, with more information on the Board’s website. Federal Reserve Financial Services will operate normally on Friday, June 18, and Monday, June 21, providing payment services, including the fulfillment of orders for currency and coin, which is standard practice for any federal holiday that falls on a Saturday. Some individual banks and branches are choosing to observe the holiday. Here’s a look at what some individual banks are doing. However, it’s still a good idea to call your local branch before visiting. U.S. Bank, for example, is closing its branches early on Friday, June 18 at 1 p.
