Which States Do Not Celebrate Juneteenth

According to the Congressional Research Service, a government body that provides research to inform lawmakers, South Dakota is the only US state that does not have a law to mark the celebration of Juneteenth. The most recent states to add a law recognizing the holiday are Hawaii and North Dakota.

Is Juneteenth celebrated in all 50 states?

In addition to the federal government recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, 49 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation recognizing it as a holiday or observance. In Texas, New York, Virginia, Washington, and Illinois, Juneteenth is an official paid holiday for state employees.

Does Arizona recognize Juneteenth?

Arizona officially recognized the day – but not as a paid state holiday – in 2016, one of 48 states and the District of Columbia that acknowledge Juneteenth. … The Senate passed a bill Tuesday to make Juneteenth the 11th federal holiday, followed by the House on Wednesday, which voted 415-14 to approve the bill.