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Emancipation Day 2026 in Barbados

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.

In 2026, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.

Emancipation Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Sat Aug 1 Emancipation Day Public Holiday
2021 Sun Aug 1 Emancipation Day Public Holiday
2021 Tue Aug 3 Day off for Emancipation Day Public Holiday
2022 Mon Aug 1 Emancipation Day Public Holiday
2022 Tue Aug 2 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 Sat Aug 1 Emancipation Day Public Holiday
2027 Sun Aug 1 Emancipation Day Public Holiday
2027 Tue Aug 3 Day off for Emancipation Day Public Holiday
2028 Tue Aug 1 Emancipation Day Public Holiday
2029 Wed Aug 1 Emancipation Day Public Holiday
2030 Thu Aug 1 Emancipation Day Public Holiday

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