Emancipation Day
Nationwide public holiday in Saint Lucia
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 August | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 August | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 2 August | Monday | Emancipation Day (observed) Observed day off for Emancipation Day (Sun 1 Aug) |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Saint Lucia.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 31 Jul – Mon 2 Aug is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Castries around 1 August: high 29°C (85°F), low 28°C (82°F), rain on 64% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Castries. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 1 August in Castries: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Saint Lucia
Monday, 4 October 2027
Emancipation Day in other countries
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Grenada
Jamaica
Montserrat
Puerto Rico
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.