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Emancipation Day 2024 in Jamaica

Is Emancipation Day a Public Holiday?

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

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019ThuAug 1Emancipation DayPublic Holiday
2020SatAug 1Emancipation DayPublic Holiday
2021SunAug 1Emancipation DayPublic Holiday
2021MonAug 2Emancipation Day observedPublic Holiday
2022MonAug 1Emancipation DayPublic Holiday
2023TueAug 1Emancipation DayPublic Holiday
2024ThuAug 1Emancipation DayPublic Holiday
2025FriAug 1Emancipation DayPublic Holiday
2026SatAug 1Emancipation DayPublic Holiday
2027SunAug 1Emancipation DayPublic Holiday
2027MonAug 2Emancipation Day observedPublic Holiday
2028TueAug 1Emancipation DayPublic Holiday
2029WedAug 1Emancipation DayPublic Holiday

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