June 19 (Friday), 2026: NIH Closed for the Federal Holiday

Published on June 2, 2026

NIH (including help desks) will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 for the federal holiday (Juneteenth National Independence Day). If a grant application due date falls on a federal holiday, the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day.

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