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EMANCIPATION DAY

When is Emancipation Day in 2023?

Emancipation Day in 2023 is on the Monday, 19th of Jun (6/19/2023).

Emancipation Day is on the 170th day of 2023. There are 195 days left in the year.

Emancipation Day Facts

  • Date: Jun 19, 2023
  • Regional
  • Also Called: Juneteenth
  • Celebrations: Celebrations; Feasts, barbeques, outdoor cookouts, park parties, rodeos, street fairs, and even picnics
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Texas, the state in the south-central region of the United States, is the second-largest in area and population. It would be ranked the 39th largest in the globe. Texas' economy is the second greatest in the USA, with most of its wealth emanating from agriculture, tourism, mining, and energy production. The state is a hot tourist destination for notable attractions such as Alamo and River Walk in San Antonio, the six flags amusement park, the space center in Houston, among other destinations.

What is Emancipation Day

Slavery dates back to the 16th century when the African slaves were brought to the USA by the Spanish explorers. For over a century the slavery continued until President Abraham Lincoln made the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. At that time, Texas was still under the control of the forces fighting for the Confederate States. After the civil war ended, the troops arrived in Galveston and were disappointed to hear that the proclamation had not yet been effected. The troops' leader, General Gordon Granger, immediately announced the emancipation from the balcony of the confederate Army headquarters. It is at that time, 250000 slaves were released by their owners. However, some chose to continue working but as paid laborers.

When is Emancipation Day in Texas?

Emancipation Day, also referred to as Juneteenth coming from the words June 19, is celebrated on June 19 every year. The day coincided with the date in 1865 when General Gordon made the announcement abolishing slavery in Texas.

Is Emancipation Day a public day in Texas?

Emancipation Day is a state holiday in Texas and a day off to the general population.

What is open or closed on Emancipation Day in Texas?

Banks, post offices, schools, most organizations, and businesses remain closed. Some stores may, however, open or have restricted opening hours. Many public transit services run as usual, but there is likely to be traffic disruption around the towns organizing public events.

Things to do on Emancipation Day in Texas

Emancipation Day is considered second America's Independence Day and the longest-running African American holiday. Various activities are organized throughout Texas to commemorate the abolishing of slavery in the state. Some former slaves, along with their descendants, sometimes make a pilgrimage to Galveston. A reenactment of what happened in 1865 is repeated at Galveston, and the emancipation proclamation is read publicly and crowned with African American folk songs. The Juneteenth flag is also hoisted and displayed with the US flag as a symbol of the fact that slavery is illegal.

You can also spend time with family and friends. Wear your best clothes and indulge in large feasts, barbeques, outdoor cookouts, park parties, rodeos, street fairs, and even picnics. It is a good opportunity to indulge in African American delicacies and the big red soda, which is a Juneteenth traditional drink.

You can take this opportunity to learn more about the slave trade and its repercussions. Educational institutions often hold lectures and exhibitions aimed at teaching African American heritage and culture. The fun part is that you might go home with free Emancipation Day t-shirts, mugs, bags, and other gifts.

Emancipation Day Observances

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DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Fri
  • Jun 19, 2020
  • Sat
  • Jun 19, 2021
  • Sun
  • Jun 19, 2022
  • Mon
  • Jun 19, 2023

List of State Holidays of Texas in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
SundaySunJan 01, 2023Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonJan 02, 2023Jan 02New Year Holiday
MondayMonJan 16, 2023Jan 16Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
ThursdayThuJan 19, 2023Jan 19Confederate Heroes' Day
MondayMonFeb 20, 2023Feb 20President's Day
ThursdayThuMar 02, 2023Mar 02Texas Independence Day
FridayFriMar 31, 2023Mar 31Cesar Chavez Day
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07Good Friday
FridayFriApr 21, 2023Apr 21San Jacinto Day
MondayMonMay 29, 2023May 29Memorial Day
MondayMonJun 19, 2023Jun 19Emancipation Day
TuesdayTueJul 04, 2023Jul 04Independence Day
SundaySunAug 27, 2023Aug 27LBJ's Birthday
MondayMonSep 04, 2023Sep 04Labor Day
SaturdaySatSep 16, 2023Sep 16Rosh Hashanah
MondayMonSep 25, 2023Sep 25Yom Kippur
FridayFriNov 10, 2023Nov 10Veteran's Day Holiday
SaturdaySatNov 11, 2023Nov 11Veteran's Day
ThursdayThuNov 23, 2023Nov 23Thanksgiving Day
FridayFriNov 24, 2023Nov 24Day After Thanksgiving
SundaySunDec 24, 2023Dec 24Christmas Eve Day
MondayMonDec 25, 2023Dec 25Christmas Day
TuesdayTueDec 26, 2023Dec 26Day After Christmas

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
ThursdayThuJan 12, 2023Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
ThursdayThuJan 19, 2023Jan 19National Popcorn Day
WednesdayWedFeb 01, 2023Feb 01National Signing Day
ThursdayThuFeb 02, 2023Feb 02Groundhog Day
FridayFriFeb 03, 2023Feb 03National Wear Red Day
ThursdayThuFeb 09, 2023Feb 09National Pizza Day
MondayMonFeb 13, 2023Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 14, 2023Feb 14Valentine's Day
WednesdayWedFeb 15, 2023Feb 15National Bagel Day
SaturdaySatFeb 18, 2023Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
TuesdayTueFeb 21, 2023Feb 21National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 22, 2023Feb 22National Margarita Day
FridayFriMar 03, 2023Mar 03National Employee Appreciation Day
TuesdayTueMar 07, 2023Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 12, 2023Mar 12Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 13, 2023Mar 13National Napping Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Walkout Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Pi Day
MondayMonMar 20, 2023Mar 20National Proposal Day
ThursdayThuMar 23, 2023Mar 23National Puppy Day
ThursdayThuMar 30, 2023Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 05, 2023Apr 05National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 06, 2023Apr 06National Burrito Day
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07National Beer Day
TuesdayTueApr 11, 2023Apr 11National Pet Day
WednesdayWedApr 12, 2023Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 04, 2023May 04National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 14, 2023May 14Mother's Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Towel Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 02, 2023Jun 02National Donut Day
ThursdayThuJun 08, 2023Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 18, 2023Jun 18Father's Day
WednesdayWedJun 21, 2023Jun 21National Selfie Day
ThursdayThuJun 22, 2023Jun 22National Kissing Day
ThursdayThuJul 13, 2023Jul 13National French Fry Day
FridayFriJul 14, 2023Jul 14National Nude Day
SundaySunJul 16, 2023Jul 16National Ice Cream Day
WednesdayWedJul 19, 2023Jul 19National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 23, 2023Jul 23Amazon Prime Day
MondayMonJul 24, 2023Jul 24National Tequila Day
SaturdaySatJul 29, 2023Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
TuesdayTueAug 01, 2023Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 06, 2023Aug 06National Sister Day
MondayMonSep 18, 2023Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
TuesdayTueOct 03, 2023Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Vodka Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Taco Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 21, 2023Oct 21Sweetest Day
SundaySunOct 29, 2023Oct 29National Cat Day
TuesdayTueOct 31, 2023Oct 31Halloween
FridayFriNov 03, 2023Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 24, 2023Nov 24Black Friday
MondayMonNov 27, 2023Nov 27Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 02, 2023Dec 02Candle Day
SaturdaySatDec 09, 2023Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 15, 2023Dec 15National Ugly Sweater day