If you’re expecting a tax refund this week, you may be wondering whether it will arrive today since it’s Juneteenth. After all, it is a federal holiday.
Here’s what you need to know: The IRS will be closed on Juneteenth, but direct deposit tax refunds may still be processed, depending on your bank and the timing of the payment.
How Juneteenth affects tax refund delivery
Juneteenth is a federal holiday observed by all non-essential U.S. government agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service. On this day:
- IRS offices are closed
- Customer service phone lines are unavailable
- Paper check processing and mail handling pause
However, automated systems, including those that handle direct deposit refunds, may still function.
Will refunds hit bank accounts on June 19?
It depends. While the IRS might initiate a direct deposit before Juneteenth, bank processing schedules vary:
- If your refund was scheduled and processed by the IRS before June 19, your bank may still deposit it on Thursday.
- If processing is delayed or the deposit falls on June 19, your bank may wait until Friday, June 20 to release the funds.
- Paper checks will not be mailed or delivered on the holiday.
What you can do
To check your refund status, use the IRS’s online tool:
- Visit Where’s My Refund?
- You’ll need your Social Security number, filing status, and exact refund amount
This tool is available 24/7, even during federal holidays.
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