Emancipation Day 2027
There are 165 days until Emancipation Day 2027 — Friday, April 16, 2027.
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About Emancipation Day 2027
Emancipation Day 2027 falls on Friday, April 16. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, April 18.
Emancipation Day, April 16, marks the 1862 law that freed enslaved people in Washington, D.C., nine months before the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a legal public holiday for the D.C. government and can shift the IRS tax deadline nationwide.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
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Emancipation Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 16, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | April 16, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Emancipation Day 2027
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Jul 4, 2027 Independence Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Columbus Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in April 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | Thu | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| Apr 15 | Thu | Tax Day | Observance |
| Apr 19 | Mon | Patriots' Day | State holiday |
| Apr 21 | Wed | San Jacinto Day | State holiday |
| Apr 22 | Thu | Earth Day | Observance |
| Apr 24 | Sat | Genocide Remembrance Day | State holiday |
| Apr 26 | Mon | Confederate Memorial Day | State holiday |
| Apr 30 | Fri | Arbor Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Friday, April 16, 2027
- Date rule
- April 16; observed Friday if it falls on Saturday, Monday if on Sunday
- Legal status
- Legal public holiday for the D.C. government since 2005 (D.C. Code § 1-612.02)
- Commemorates
- D.C. Compensated Emancipation Act, signed by Lincoln on April 16, 1862
- People freed
- About 3,100 enslaved residents of the District
- Compensation
- Up to $300 per person paid to Union-loyal slaveholders; about $1 million total
Frequently asked questions
What day is Emancipation Day in 2027?
Emancipation Day 2027 is on Friday, April 16, 2027.
Is Emancipation Day a day off in 2027?
Emancipation Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Emancipation Day 2027?
There are 165 days until Emancipation Day 2027 (April 16, 2027) as of today.