Here are Houston businesses that will be open and closed in observation of the federal holiday.
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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.
Below is a list of what will be closed for the holiday and what will remain open.
Closed or Adjusted Hours
Government Offices
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All federal and city offices will be closed for the holiday.
Houston Public Library
METRO
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Services operating on a normal weekday schedule:
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Local Bus
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Park & Ride Bus
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METRORail
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METRO curb2curb
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Community Connector
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HOV/HOT Lanes
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Services with adjusted schedules:
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METROLift reservations and customer service will be closed, but Friday subscription trips will not be affected.
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METRO RideStore locations and METRO Lost & Found will be closed.
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The METRO Customer Service Call Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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For more information on METRO holiday schedules, click here.
Banks
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Most U.S. bank branches will be closed, though ATMs, mobile apps and online banking services will remain available.
Open
Malls
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Memorial City Mall
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The Galleria
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First Colony Mall
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The Woodlands Mall
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Houston Premium Outlets
Grocery Stores
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H-E-B
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Trader Joe’s
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Kroger
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Whole Foods Market
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Costco
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Walmart
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About the AuthorAva Popovits
Ava Popovits is a student at Texas A&M University, and is interning in the KPRC News Department. She is majoring in Communication and Journalism, and will graduate in December 2026. She is hoping to become a reporter.