Every so often, the U.S. government decrees a new federal holiday. The most recent addition is Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.
On Juneteenth, which became a named holiday in 2021, banks and federal offices, including U.S. Post Office locations, are closed. The stock market is also closed.
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Holidays typically mean limited hours or outright closures for some businesses, leaving people guessing about whether their go-to spot is open.Â
There’s nothing worse than showing up with your reusable bags in hand, only to find a big Closed sign on the door.
Juneteenth is a solemn day that recognizes the end of a dark period in U.S. history, and one that many people choose to acknowledge by engaging in a day of service to their communities. There are also musical celebrations, parades, and barbecues.
So whether you have a day off from work and are planning on a midweek grocery run to stock up on staples, or you just need to grab a few things because you’re having friends over for dinner, Trader Joe’s is a safe bet.Â
Here’s what to know about Trader Joe’s Juneteenth hours.
Trader Joe’s Juneteenth hours
Some retailers close on certain holidays to give their employees a break. Costco, for example, is known to close on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Trader Joe’s closes on even fewer days each year.Â
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The only holidays on which Trader Joe’s closes are New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day; the stores close early on Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
While it’s a nice gesture for retailers to give their employees a day off on holidays, some employees prefer to work because they get paid a premium.
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That is said to be the case with Trader Joe’s, a company that reportedly pays employees an extra $10 an hour if they work on a holiday.
So if you’re Trader Joe’s-bound on Juneteenth, you can breathe a sigh of relief.
Trader Joe’s is open for its regular trading hours on Juneteenth. For most locations, that means doors open at 8 a.m and close at 9 p.m.; some locations’ hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Trader Joe’s locations are all company-owned, so there should not be any variation. But before you head out, be sure to check your local store hours on the Trader Joe’s website.
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