Emancipation Day is a public holiday in Jamaica. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Emancipation Day is officially observed as a public holiday in Jamaica. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Emancipation Day's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Emancipation Day observance varies by community and region within Jamaica. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.