BANK customers are being urged to plan ahead after Chase, Bank of America and PNC announced they are set to close for 24 hours this week.
It means anyone needing to use the banks will need to plan their visits in advance.
Bank of America will be closed to commemorate Juneteenth, which this year falls on ThursdayThousands of branches are set to close their doors on June 19 as Americans celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation.
The federal holiday officially marks the end of slavery in the US as the last enslaved African Americans were freed.
It is one of the 11 federally recognized holidays.
Former President Biden signed legislation on June 17, 2021 making Juneteenth a national holiday.
Wells Fargo will conduct a nationwide shutdown of its 5,600 branches while Chase customers will see more than 4,700 branches temporarily cease operations.
Citibank, Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, and Truist will also be shut for 24 hours.
Americans have been urged to plan ahead for the closure, although online banking services and ATMs will still be in operation.
Every year major services across the country are affected by the packed holiday schedule.
Easter Sunday and Memorial Day have already caused disruption for vital infrastructures like banks and postal services this year.
The federal institution shuts down on all national holidays with most popular banks and credit unions following suit.
Other recognized holidays include Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Americans will also see other high status offices closed on June 19 too.
The major federal holiday means all government offices will be closed, including both city and state courts.
Social Security offices and the Department of Motor Vehicles will also cease operations as will public schools and libraries.
The holiday will also see USPS shut down all of its post offices across the country and any residential or business mail will not be delivered on June 19.
However, FedEx and UPS will continue as normal, operating its pickup and delivery services.
The stock market will suspend operations too and trash, curbside compost and recycling services will be impacted as sanitation workers take a day off with collection instead taking place the following day.
But not all retailers will be observing Juneteenth as it’s a new holiday.
Costco will be running on Juneteenth as will Walmart, as reported by Deal News.
Shoppers are still advised to check with their local stores before heading out on Thursday.
What is closed on Juneteenth?
The following will be closed on Juneteenth, although it is best to check with your local institution:
Banks Public schools Select college campuses Wall Street The Stock Market Local gyms State courts Public pools State offices Trash and recycling collection Municipal Offices The DMV Select stores/restaurants Read More Details
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