Oklahoma State Senator Nikki Nice advocates for recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday, citing Oklahoma's historic ties.

While the day has been celebrated since that time, it was only in 2021 that President Joe Biden, with help from Congress, made Juneteenth a federal holiday.

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A Juneteenth flag flies on a float during the 45th annual Juneteenth National Independence Day celebrations in Galveston, Texas, on June 15, 2024.© Mark Felix / AFP via Getty Images ...

Jaala Martin dances as Former President Joe Biden watches during a Juneteenth event at the Reedy Chapel AME Church, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Galveston, Texas.

Government workers and others will have the day off, though the holiday falls on Sunday. President Joe Biden signed a bill into law in 2021, making Juneteenth a national holiday.