| Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score | Length of keyword |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| juneteenth federal holiday | 0.4 | 0.8 | 6415 | 42 | 26 |
| juneteenth | 1.41 | 0.3 | 262 | 48 | 10 |
| federal | 1.46 | 0.6 | 4089 | 17 | 7 |
| holiday | 0.89 | 0.7 | 4069 | 20 | 7 |
In 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker issued a proclamation that the day would be marked as "Juneteenth Independence Day". This followed the filing of bills by both the House and Senate to make Juneteenth a state holiday.
Do federal employees get paid on Juneteenth Independence Day?All non-essential federal government offices are closed on Juneteenth Independence Day, and all federal employees are paid even if they receive the day off. Many private-sector employees will also receive paid time off or special holiday pay on Juneteenth Independence Day.
When did Juneteenth become a holiday in Texas?In 1980, Texas was the first state to establish Juneteenth as a state holiday under legislation introduced by freshman Democratic state representative Al Edwards. Juneteenth is a "partial staffing holiday" in the state; government offices do not close but some employees use a "floating holiday" to take the day off.
Is Juneteenth a paid day of leave?In 2021, Governor of Oregon Kate Brown signed an executive order recognizing Juneteenth as a paid day of leave for state employees. On June 16, 2021, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker signed House Bill 3922, establishing Juneteenth as a paid state holiday starting in 2022; since 2003, it had been a state ceremonial observance in Illinois.
