Emancipation Day in 🇯🇲 Jamaica
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Emancipation Day in Jamaica
August 1 commemorates the 1838 abolition of slavery, observed with cultural events celebrating African heritage and freedom.
About Emancipation Day
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.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Aug. 1 | Thursday |
| 2025 | Aug. 1 | Friday |
| 2026 | Aug. 1 | Saturday |
| 2027 | Aug. 1 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Aug. 1 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | Aug. 1 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | Aug. 1 | Thursday |