🇧🇿 Emancipation Day in Belize

Emancipation Day is a public holiday observed in Belize. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Belize.

This year, Emancipation Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Emancipation Day', 'date_iso': '2026-08-01', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 8, 1), 'date_display': '01 Aug 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Saturday'} in Belize.

Yes, Emancipation Day is recognized as a public holiday in Belize. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Emancipation Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Belize holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.