Juneteenth is not a state holiday in Indiana. June 19 has been a federal holiday since 2021, but the Indiana legislature has not added it to the state’s official holiday list in Indiana Code 1-1-9-1. State government offices, the BMV, and state courts stay open on June 19, and state employees do not receive a paid day off. Federal offices, banks, and the postal service still close, which is what creates the confusion every year.
What’s Open and What’s Closed on June 19 in Indiana
Because Indiana’s calendar and the federal calendar do not match on this date, some services run and others do not.
- Federal offices, including Social Security offices, VA facilities, and federal courthouses in Indiana, are closed. Federal employees have a paid day off.
- State and local government offices, BMV branches, and state courts operate on a normal schedule.
- Most banks close. The Federal Reserve observes Juneteenth National Independence Day, and the ACH network that moves direct deposits does not run.1Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Holidays Observed – K.8
- USPS does not deliver mail or staff retail counters.
When June 19 falls on a Saturday, federal offices observe the holiday the preceding Friday; when it falls on a Sunday, they observe it the following Monday.2U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Federal Holidays – In Lieu Of Determination In 2026, June 19 lands on a Friday, so there is no shift.
Court Filing Deadlines Do Not Move in State Court
This is where the split matters most. Federal court rules exclude Juneteenth when computing filing periods, so a federal deadline that lands on June 19 automatically rolls to the next business day.3Legal Information Institute. Rule 26 – Computing and Extending Time Indiana state courts treat June 19 as a regular business day because it is not on the state’s holiday list. A state court deadline that falls on Juneteenth stays put.
If you have filings pending in both systems, check each calendar separately. Assuming a state deadline will roll the way a federal one does is the kind of error that is difficult to unwind after the fact.
Direct Deposits and Bank Transactions
Even though Indiana state offices are open, the banking system is not. The Automated Clearing House network handles virtually all direct deposits and does not process transfers on federal holidays. If your regular payday falls on June 19, your deposit will not post until the next business day unless your employer runs payroll a day early. In 2026, that pushes a delayed deposit to the following Monday.
The same applies to wire transfers, interbank transactions, and check clearing. If you are writing or depositing a check near June 19, add a business day to your timing. None of this depends on Indiana’s calendar; it depends on the Federal Reserve’s.1Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Holidays Observed – K.8
State Employees and Paid Time Off
Indiana state employees do not receive holiday pay for Juneteenth. To qualify for holiday pay, a state worker must work or use paid leave equal to their regular hours during the week, and the day must appear on the official state holiday list.4Indiana State Government. State Holidays Since Juneteenth is not on that list, June 19 is a standard workday. Individual agencies cannot declare their own holidays; only the legislature can change the list.
Private Employers Are Not Required to Give the Day Off
No federal or Indiana law requires private employers to offer paid time off for any holiday, Juneteenth included. The Fair Labor Standards Act does not mandate holiday pay, and whether an employer provides it is a matter of agreement between employer and employee.5U.S. Department of Labor. Holiday Pay Many larger Indiana employers have voluntarily added Juneteenth to their paid holiday schedules since 2021. If yours has not, a personal or vacation day is typically the only route to taking the day off with pay.
Why Indiana Has Not Made It a State Holiday
Lawmakers have tried. House Bill 1315, introduced in the 2025 session, would have added “Juneteenth, June 19” to Indiana Code 1-1-9-1 alongside conforming updates to other sections of state law. The bill died without a vote on April 24, 2025.6BillTrack50. IN HB1315
Former Governor Eric Holcomb issued annual proclamations recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth, but a proclamation is not a statute. Proclamations expire and must be reissued each year, and they do not close state offices, shift court deadlines, or trigger paid leave. Governor Mike Braun, who took office in January 2025, has not signed legislation making Juneteenth a permanent state holiday. Until a bill passes both chambers and is signed, Indiana’s holiday list stays as it is, and the practical effects Hoosiers feel on June 19 are the ones driven by the federal designation.