Juneteenth 2021: What's Open And What's Closed

This year marks the first time Juneteenth, which celebrate the emancipation of those who had been enslaved, will be observed as an official holiday in Massachusetts. It was also declared a federal holiday on Thursday after President Joe Biden signed the bill passed by Congress.

Because June 19 is a Saturday, some government agencies will observe the holiday on Friday or Monday. Some private businesses will also observe the holiday by closing offices or giving workers a day off.

State offices: Mostly open. The House and Senate will be closed Friday, June 18.
Municipal offices: Varies. Some towns, like Westport and Truro, will close offices on Friday in observance of the holiday
Libraries: Varies. Boston plans to close all its libraries both Saturday, June 19 and Monday, June 21.
Federal Offices: Most will be closed.
Post Office: Open Friday and Saturday.
Public Transit: Normal schedule.
Retail stores: Mostly open. Nike and Converse stores will be closed on June 19 in honor of the holiday.
Schools: Varies. Cambridge public schools will be closed on June 18 for the holiday. Some area universities, including Harvard and Boston University, also plan to observe the holiday on June 18.