Emancipation Day Dates. When is Emancipation Day in US?
People celebrate the end of slavery and citizens' rights on Emancipation Day in the United States. In the table below, you will find when Emancipation Day is officially marked and celebrated in US over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Friday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2011 | Saturday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2012 | Monday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2013 | Tuesday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2014 | Wednesday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2015 | Thursday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2016 | Saturday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2017 | Monday | April 17 | Emancipation Day observed |
| 2018 | Monday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2019 | Tuesday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2020 | Thursday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2021 | Friday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2022 | Saturday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2023 | Monday | April 17 | Emancipation Day observed |
| 2024 | Tuesday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
| 2025 | Wednesday | April 16 | Emancipation Day |
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