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Berkeley city offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Juneteenth.

Federal recognition of the holiday was approved by Congress and signed into law on Thursday by President Joe Biden. Berkeley city officials made the announcement on Friday.

City officials said most city services will close, but others including garbage, compost and recycling services will continue as scheduled.

The closures will also include all city recreation programs and facilities including pools, youth programs and camps.

Juneteenth falls on June 19 but may be observed on a different day.