In observance of Juneteenth, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19.

What exactly is the Juneteenth holiday?

Juneteenth is a new federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. According to Wikipedia, This day was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Juneteenth became the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was adopted in 1983.

All offices will return to normal business hours on Thursday, June 20.

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