Emancipation Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Emancipation Day Observances
Year
Weekday
Date
Name
Holiday Type
2021
Sun
Aug 1
Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
2021
Mon
Aug 2
Day off for Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
2022
Mon
Aug 1
Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
2023
Mon
Jul 31
Day off for Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
2023
Tue
Aug 1
Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
2024
Thu
Aug 1
Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
2025
Fri
Aug 1
Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
2026
Fri
Jul 31
Day off for Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
2026
Sat
Aug 1
Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
2027
Sun
Aug 1
Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
2027
Mon
Aug 2
Day off for Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
2028
Tue
Aug 1
Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
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