Juneteenth National Independence Day

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 (All day)

This federal holiday was established June 17, 2021. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas finally learned of their freedom as granted by the Emancipation Proclamation. This day and all days, we at The Ohio State University commit ourselves to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities and across the world.