HOUSTON – June 19, 2026, marks 161 years since freedom was announced for African Americans enslaved in Texas in 1865.
June 19 has since been observed as a federal holiday known as Juneteenth and is often spent celebrating freedom and the historical significance of the date.
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Below is a list of what will be closed for the holiday and what will remain open.
Closed or Adjusted Hours
Government Offices
All federal and city offices will be closed for the holiday.
Houston Public Library
All Houston Public Library locations will be closed and will resume their regular hours on Monday, June 22. Click here for more information.
METRO
Services operating on a normal weekday schedule:
Local Bus
Park & Ride Bus
METRORail
METRO curb2curb
Community Connector
HOV/HOT Lanes
Services with adjusted schedules:
METROLift reservations and customer service will be closed, but Friday subscription trips will not be affected.
METRO RideStore locations and METRO Lost & Found will be closed.
The METRO Customer Service Call Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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