Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.

HB 542 designates June 19 (Juneteenth) as a legal holiday in Mississippi, adding it to the state's official list of recognized holidays. This change directly affects state government operations, including public offices and schools, which would close on June 19 annually. The bill specifies that if Juneteenth falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes the official holiday. It does not create new obligations for private businesses or alter existing holiday structures beyond this addition. The bill was introduced in 2026 but died in committee before becoming law.