It became a federal holiday in 2021, signed into law by President Biden. Celebrations originated in 1866 and evolved to include parades and festivals. Union soldiers' arrival in Galveston ...

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It is also known as African American Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. Juneteenth became a federal holiday on June 17 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day ...

Juneteenth, a more recent federal holiday, is dedicated to celebrating the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. Events take place across the country on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 ...

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National holidays, also known as mandatory holidays are celebrated nationwide. In addition to designated national holidays, various public holidays are observed in local communities or municipalities.

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Selangor’s public holidays are mostly the same as other states. However, it does celebrate the Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday on December 11 each year, to honour the current Sultan. Sultan Sharafuddin ...

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