These Bellingham businesses and offices will be closed Wednesday in honor of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is Wednesday, June 19, and celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The national holiday will also result in local stores, banks and other businesses being closed in respect.
These Bellingham businesses will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024:
▪ All United States Postal Service post offices in Whatcom County
▪ Bank locations across Whatcom County
▪ The Bellingham Food Bank
▪ All branches of the Bellingham Public Library
▪ Most Bellingham city services
▪ Washington State Department of Licensing offices
Most grocery stores, pharmacies, UPS, FedEx, restaurants and other retailers will remain open.
This story was originally published June 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM.
Alyse Smith
The Bellingham Herald