Emancipation Day has already passed this year.
Friday, August 1, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, August 1, 2025
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 31
- Day of year
- 213
- Local time zone
- America/Jamaica
- Currency
- JMD
Long-weekend planner
Emancipation Day falls on a Friday in 2025, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Jamaica, Emancipation Day is on August 1, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, Emancipation Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Emancipation Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Jamaica.
Emancipation Day was on August 1, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next Emancipation Day in Jamaica is on August 1, 2026.
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The Emancipation Day date for Jamaica 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.