In a notice shared via its official X account on Thursday, the mission confirmed that both diplomatic posts will be closed to the public for the federal holiday, with normal operations set to resume after the observance.
The closure will affect routine consular activities, meaning visa appointments, passport processing, and other non-emergency services will not be available on that day.
Juneteenth is commemorated annually on June 19 in the United States and symbolizes the end of slavery. The date traces back to June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved African Americans of their freedom—more than two years after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln.
The day gained federal recognition in 2021 when it was officially designated as a U.S. public holiday under legislation signed by then-President Joe Biden.
Since its adoption as a federal holiday, U.S. government institutions worldwide, including embassies and consulates, routinely observe Juneteenth by suspending public-facing operations.
The U.S. Mission’s announcement aligns with this global observance, ensuring that staff and services reflect the holiday schedule while emphasizing that urgent consular matters will be handled according to standard emergency protocols.