Which Companies Are Celebrating Juneteenth?

Before Juneteenth became a federal holiday this week, hundreds of companies had already been observing the day that recognizes the liberation of slaves after the Civil War. To name a few, Adobe, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, Lyft, Nike, Quicken Loans, Spotify, Target and Uber all began observing Juneteenth last year.

What companies are doing for Juneteenth 2021?

Juneteenth holiday 2021: What companies are doing on Juneteenth, Target, Best Buy and more
  • Apple. Corporate employees will have a day off on Friday. ...
  • Best Buy. Best Buy's corporate offices are closed June 18. ...
  • Lyft. The rideshare company is giving employees a paid day off for Juneteenth.
  • Nike. ...
  • Starbucks. ...
  • Target.

What companies are making Juneteenth a paid holiday?

Amid the wave of discussions about racial injustice that began to gain momentum last summer, companies such as Allstate, Google and Nike have announced over the past year that they will recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday for their employees.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.