Yes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is closed on Juneteenth, as it is a federal holiday. All IRS offices, including customer service centers and walk-in taxpayer assistance centers, will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the day.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth, officially recognized as Juneteenth National Independence Day, marks the date in 1865 when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It became a federal holiday in 2021, and since then, all non-essential federal government offices, including the IRS, close in observance.
What IRS services are impacted?
When the IRS closes for a federal holiday like Juneteenth:
- Phone lines are unavailable for taxpayer support
- Walk-in Taxpayer Assistance Centers are closed
- IRS correspondence and mail may experience delays
- Electronic services, such as IRS.gov, remain available
While digital tools and online tax services stay up and running, any action requiring a live representative or manual processing will resume when offices reopen on Thursday, June 20.
Key takeaways for taxpayers
- The IRS is closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Online tools like “Where’s My Refund?” and tax transcript access remain available
- Plan accordingly if you need in-person or phone support
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