Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
June 8, 2026
Monday
Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.
Emancipation Day Dates
Countries That Observe Emancipation Day
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented11
Public holiday11
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0
Status varies by country and year. Of 11 countries represented in the available data, 11 have at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.
About Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Emancipation Day?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Emancipation Day a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe Emancipation Day?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.