How many days until Emancipation Day in Puerto Rico?
Emancipation Day (Día de la Abolición de Esclavitud) is a nationwide public holiday in Puerto Rico. In 2027 it falls on a Monday.
Emancipation Day dates in Puerto Rico
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 22 March 2026 | Nationwide |
| Monday, 22 March 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Emancipation Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Dominica, French Guiana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States Virgin Islands.
Frequently asked questions
When is Emancipation Day in Puerto Rico?
Emancipation Day falls on Sunday, 22 March 2026 and Monday, 22 March 2027.
Is Emancipation Day a nationwide public holiday in Puerto Rico?
Yes, Emancipation Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Emancipation Day fall on a weekend?
In 2026 it falls on a Sunday. Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Which public holiday in Puerto Rico comes after Emancipation Day?
The next one is Good Friday on Friday, 26 March 2027.
How many days until Emancipation Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Puerto Rico holidays
- New Year's Day
- Three Kings Day / Epiphany
- Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents' Day
- Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín
- Good Friday
- Birthday of José de Diego
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
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