Stores Open on Juneteenth 2026: Juneteenth has become one of the big days on the U.S. calendar. It remembers June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were told they were free. It became a federal holiday in 2021, and on June 19, 2026, many shoppers are still asking the same simple thing: what is open today?
The good news for shoppers is that most major supermarkets and retail chains are still open. A lot of stores keep normal hours on Juneteenth, even though federal offices do not. The text also included the line, “Lamine Yamal goes unnoticed during surprise Walmart visit in the U.S.” which is separate from the shopping update and does not change the store-hour picture.
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Grocery Stores and Big Retailers
Walmart stores are open on Juneteenth and are expected to follow regular hours. Target is also open, and company pages show normal schedules at store locations, including a June 19 listing of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at one Target store. Costco warehouses are open too, and company holiday rules do not list Juneteenth among the days its U.S. warehouses close. Kroger and its family of grocery brands are also open, and Aldi stores are generally open as well, though some locations may cut hours a bit earlier than usual.
Other big retailers are also serving customers. Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, CVS, Walgreens, and Publix are expected to keep their doors open on Juneteenth 2026. Still, local stores can change hours based on staffing or community needs, so checking the store app or website before leaving home is the safest move.
List of Stores Open on Juneteenth 2026
- Walmart
- Target
- Costco
- Kroger and Kroger-owned stores
- Walgreens (Though many pharmacy counters may keep limited hours)
- CVS. Some locations may also have limited pharmacy hours
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- Best Buy
- Publix
- BJ’s
- Trader Joe’s
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What Closes on Juneteenth
The part that usually changes most is not retail. It is government and banking. Federal offices are closed for Juneteenth, and the U.S. Postal Service does not run regular mail delivery or open post offices that day.
Many banks also close their branches, although online banking, ATMs, and mobile apps still work. Private delivery companies like UPS and FedEx keep operating.
