359 days until Emancipation Day.
Sunday, August 1, 2027
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, August 1, 2027
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 30
- Day of year
- 213
- Local time zone
- America/Jamaica
- Currency
- JMD
Long-weekend planner
Emancipation Day falls on the weekend in 2027, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Jamaica, Emancipation Day is on August 1, 2027 in 2027.
In 2027, Emancipation Day falls on a Sunday.
Yes. Emancipation Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Jamaica.
There are 359 days until Emancipation Day on August 1, 2027.
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The Emancipation Day date for Jamaica 2027 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.