Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day — a public holiday.
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<holidayfyi-holiday slug="emancipation-day"></holidayfyi-holiday>Key Information
- Calendar System
- gregorian
- Public Holiday
- Yes
About this Holiday
Public holiday commemorating the legal abolition of slavery in a nation or territory, honoring the freedom of formerly enslaved people and celebrating the end of the slave trade.
Countries (1)
Upcoming Dates
| Date | Country | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Yes |
| Sunday, Aug. 1, 2027 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Yes |
| Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2028 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Yes |
| Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2029 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Yes |
| Thursday, Aug. 1, 2030 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Yes |
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