Is Starbucks open on Juneteenth? Opening and closing times explained
A REFRESHING cup of coffee from Starbucks can instantly boost your mood.
With Juneteenth being celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time, people are wondering if the beloved coffee shop will remain open.
Is Starbucks open on Juneteenth?
With this year's Juneteenth falling on a Sunday, the holiday will be moved to the next Monday, just like any other federal holiday celebration.
Starbucks announced that for Juneteenth to continue serving delicious drinks to customers.
Store employees, however, will receive holiday pay to be rewarded the deserved respect.
What are the opening and closing times on Juneteenth?
Starbucks hours differ per location, so it is important to check your local Starbucks before heading out.
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Some stores open at 6am while others open at 8am, and there are also locations that open at 5am or 5:30am.
Like opening times, closing times also vary per location.
Certain locations will close at 7:30pm while others close at 8pm or even at 9pm.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth refers to June Nineteenth, the day slavery ended in the US back in 1865.
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It is observed to celebrate the end of slavery while also celebrating African-American culture.
With this year being the first time Juneteenth is observed as a federal holiday, shared their traditions and experiences regarding the holiday.
"For me, Juneteenth is Freedom Day. We’re happy about the red sodas and the barbecue and the day off, but we’re here to acknowledge that this is a result of being in bondage and slavery," shared Kionte, the district manager of a Starbucks store in Frisco, Texas.
Starbucks Vice President of Beverage R&D Diane Terry also shared her thoughts on the federal holiday with Starbucks.
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"When I think about Juneteenth, it will be a moment for me to reflect,” said Terry, through the .
"Not only in terms of commemorating our freedom from slavery, but also commemorating everything that’s happened over the last year – the social movement, the reckoning that has happened around the fight for racial justice and racial equality."