President Donald Trump recently criticized the abundance of non-working federal holidays in the U.S., particularly calling attention to the costs associated with keeping businesses closed on these days. While questioning the necessity of these holidays, Trump has also introduced new holidays during his second presidency, such as Victory Day for World War I and II and Gulf of America Day, although they are not designated as paid holidays for federal workers.

In a Truth Social post on Juneteenth, Trump highlighted his concerns about the number of federal holidays, emphasizing that private companies are not obligated to close on these days. Despite his stance on excessive holidays, Trump has previously acknowledged Juneteenth, although he did not mention it in his 2025 post. The absence of any proclamation for Juneteenth from the White House by June 20 raised questions about whether Trump would mark the occasion.

The U.S. currently observes 12 federal holidays in 2025, with most being established through congressional legislation. Notably, Trump’s decision to omit Juneteenth from his recent statements contrasts with his past recognition of the day. This development underscores ongoing discussions about the significance and implications of federal holidays, as well as Trump’s approach to commemorating historical events and special occasions.