- This year: Saturday, 01 Aug 2026
- Next year: Sunday, 01 Aug 2027
- Last year: Friday, 01 Aug 2025
- Type: Public Holiday
About Emancipation Day in Jamaica
Emancipation Day is a public holiday in Jamaica. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Emancipation Day: Past and Future Observances
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| Year | Date | Weekday | Name | Observed In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Monday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2017 | Tuesday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2018 | Wednesday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2019 | Thursday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2020 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2021 | Sunday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2022 | Monday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2023 | Tuesday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2024 | Thursday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2025 | Friday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2026 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2027 | Sunday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2028 | Tuesday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2030 | Thursday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2031 | Friday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2032 | Sunday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2033 | Monday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2034 | Tuesday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2035 | Wednesday | Emancipation Day | National | |
| 2036 | Friday | Emancipation Day | National |
