When is Emancipation Day in 2026?

It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on March 22, April 16, May 4, June 4, June 10 and June 19 and other dates. The table above shows the date for each country.

Which countries celebrate Emancipation Day?

Emancipation Day is marked in 22 countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, French Guiana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica and Montserrat, and 10 more.

Is Emancipation Day a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday in Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, French Guiana, Grenada and Guyana and 11 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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When is Emancipation Day 2026?

Emancipation Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Sunday, March 22, 2026 and the last is Tuesday, September 22, 2026, across 22 countries.

People celebrate the end of slavery and citizens' rights on Emancipation Day in the United States.

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Emancipation Day 2026 by country

Country	Date	Type
🇵🇷 Puerto RicoDía de la Abolición de Esclavitud	March 22Sunday	Public holiday
🇺🇸 United States	April 16Thursday	Regional holiday
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands	May 4Monday	Public holiday
🇹🇴 Tonga	June 4Thursday	Public holiday
🇬🇫 French GuianaAbolition de l'Esclavage	June 10Wednesday	Public holiday
🇺🇸 United States	June 19Friday	Regional holiday
🇧🇶 Caribbean Netherlands	July 1Wednesday	Public holiday
🇸🇽 Sint Maarten	July 1Wednesday	Public holiday
🇻🇮 U.S. Virgin Islands	July 3Friday	Public holiday
🇧🇲 Bermuda	July 30Thursday	Public holiday
🇧🇧 Barbados	August 1Saturday	Public holiday
🇧🇿 Belize	August 1Saturday	Public holiday
🇬🇾 Guyana	August 1Saturday	Public holiday
🇯🇲 Jamaica	August 1Saturday	Public holiday
🇱🇨 St. Lucia	August 1Saturday	Public holiday
🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago	August 1Saturday	Public holiday
🇹🇨 Turks & Caicos Islands	August 1Saturday	Public holiday
🇧🇸 Bahamas	August 3Monday	Public holiday
🇩🇲 Dominica	August 3Monday	Public holiday
🇬🇩 Grenada	August 3Monday	Public holiday
🇲🇸 Montserrat	August 3Monday	Public holiday
🇰🇳 St. Kitts & Nevis	August 3Monday	Public holiday
🇻🇨 St. Vincent & Grenadines	August 5Wednesday	Public holiday
🇧🇸 Bahamas	August 7Friday	Public holiday
🇺🇸 United States	September 22Tuesday	Regional holiday

Questions about Emancipation Day

When is Emancipation Day in 2026?: It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on March 22, April 16, May 4, June 4, June 10 and June 19 and other dates. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Emancipation Day?: Emancipation Day is marked in 22 countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, French Guiana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica and Montserrat, and 10 more.
Is Emancipation Day a public holiday?: Yes, it's a public holiday in Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, French Guiana, Grenada and Guyana and 11 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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