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orywireThe NYSE and Nasdaq are closed Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth 2026. USPS and many banks are also closed or on holiday schedules, while UPS and FedEx list services as open.
No. The U.S. stock market is closed today, Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. That means no regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq; banks and USPS are also on holiday schedules, while UPS and FedEx list services as open.
NYSE says all NYSE markets observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, in its 2026 holiday calendar. Nasdaq’s 2026 U.S. equity and options calendar also lists June 19 as “Closed” for the Juneteenth holiday.
For bond traders, SIFMA lists Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, in its 2026 U.S. holiday schedule, meaning the industry recommendation is a full market close for U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income trading.
Regular stock trading is scheduled to resume Monday, June 22, after the Friday holiday and weekend, unless an exchange issues a separate notice.
Many bank branches are closed for Juneteenth, but customers should check their own bank before going to a branch because retail hours are set by each institution. The Federal Reserve Financial Services calendar lists Juneteenth National Independence Day for June 19, and its FedACH schedule shows holiday processing around the June 19 closure.
A CNN open-and-closed holiday guide published by ABC7 reported that major banks including Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and TD Bank are closed, while ATMs and online banking remain available.
The practical takeaway: do not count on teller service, branch appointments or same-day processing for routine transactions today. Mobile banking and ATMs may still work, but some payments or transfers may settle after the holiday window.
No. The U.S. Postal Service said all Post Office locations are closed Friday, June 19, and regular mail delivery and retail services resume Saturday, June 20.
USPS said some self-service options remain available in select lobbies, including kiosks for postage, stamp purchases, package weighing, mailing and tracking. Availability can vary by location, so customers should check local USPS tools before making a trip.
Yes. UPS says pickup and delivery services are available on June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth, and The UPS Store locations are open.
FedEx also lists Juneteenth services as open. Its holiday schedule shows FedEx, FedEx Office, FedEx Custom Critical and FedEx Logistics as open on June 19.
Local store hours can still vary, especially for retail counters and franchise locations, so shippers should confirm with the specific UPS Store, FedEx Office or drop-off point before leaving with a time-sensitive package.
Crude prices fell after President Trump called off threatened strikes on Iran, easing the immediate supply-risk premium. Traders are still watching whether a U.S.-Iran deal materializes and whether oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz normalize.
SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 a share and expects SPCX to begin trading on Nasdaq on June 12. As of the latest check, Nasdaq listed SPCX as not trading, with no opening market price yet.
For urgent transactions, check your brokerage, bank, mail carrier or shipping app directly. The fastest route is the official app or location finder for the specific account, branch, shipment or store you plan to use.
SpaceX shares are expected to begin trading June 12 under the ticker SPCX, according to SEC-filed IPO materials. The final IPO price is expected June 11, with the filing materials listing $135 as the indicative price.
