When is DC Emancipation Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026DC Emancipation Day 2026 is on Thu 16 Apr 2026.
- 2027DC Emancipation Day 2027 is on Fri 16 Apr 2027.
It is a public holiday in District of Columbia only.
DC Emancipation Day on the calendar
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The best break around DC Emancipation Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026DC Emancipation DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 16 Apr – Sun 19 Apr 2026Book offFri 17 Apr 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027DC Emancipation DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 15 Apr – Sun 18 Apr 2027Book offThu 15 Apr 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is DC Emancipation Day a public holiday in United States?
Yes. DC Emancipation Day is a public holiday in District of Columbia only.
What day is DC Emancipation Day 2026?
DC Emancipation Day 2026 is on Thu 16 Apr 2026.
How can I get the most days off around DC Emancipation Day 2026?
Book off Fri 17 Apr 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 16 Apr – Sun 19 Apr 2026.
What day is DC Emancipation Day 2027?
DC Emancipation Day 2027 is on Fri 16 Apr 2027.
How can I get the most days off around DC Emancipation Day 2027?
Book off Thu 15 Apr 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 15 Apr – Sun 18 Apr 2027.
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