Even though Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is a solemn day — it commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the U.S. in 1865 — it is also cause for celebration. 

Many people celebrate Juneteenth with a family get-together or BBQ, and others choose to make the day, which is always celebrated on June 19th, a day of service by volunteering in their communities. 

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Juneteenth became an official holiday in 2021. Banks and federal offices are closed, including U.S. Post Office locations and the stock market.

Many retailers also have limited hours on holidays, and some close altogether.

Related: Is Trader Joe’s open on Juneteenth?

There’s nothing worse than showing up to your go-to grocery store or other retailer, only to find it’s closed for the day. 

So whether you have a day off from work and are planning on a midweek grocery run to stock up on staples, or you just need to grab a few things because you’re having friends over for dinner, you might be heading to your local Kroger  (KR) .

Kroger will be open normal hours on Juneteenth 2025.

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What are Kroger’s hours on Juneteenth 2025?

If Kroger is your go-to grocery store, you should find your local store open normal hours on June 19, 2025. 

Many retailers give their employees holidays off, or choose to pay them extra for working on a holiday. Since some Kroger locations are part of a union, only some employees get bonus wages for working on Juneteenth. 

Kroger is open normal hours on Juneteenth. For most locations, that means doors open at 6 a.m and close at 11 p.m.

Of course, it’s always a good idea to check your local store hours, which you can do on the company’s website.