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When is Abolition Day 2026?
Abolition Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Friday, May 22, 2026 and the last is Friday, October 9, 2026, across 4 countries.
See May 22 on the world mapAbolition Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇲🇶 MartiniqueAbolition de l'Esclavage | May 22Friday |
| 🇬🇵 GuadeloupeAbolition de l'Esclavage | May 27Wednesday |
| 🇲🇫 St. MartinAbolition de l'Esclavage | May 28Thursday |
| 🇧🇱 St. BarthélemyAbolition de l'Esclavage | October 9Friday |
Questions about Abolition Day
- When is Abolition Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on May 22, May 27, May 28 and October 9. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Abolition Day?
- Abolition Day is marked in 4 countries: Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Barthélemy and St. Martin.
- Is Abolition Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Barthélemy and St. Martin. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Ascension Day May 14
- Labor Day April 30
- Whit Monday May 25
- Eid al-Adha May 25
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Pentecost May 24
- Pentecost Monday May 25
- Pentecost Sunday May 24