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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Emancipation Day
Monday, August 3, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
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01
Weekend
SUN
02
Weekend
MON
03
Holiday
3-day weekend (August 1 – August 3)
📣 Traveler notes
Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, located southeast of Puerto Rico.
- The day commemorates the emancipation of slaves.
- It marks the final day of Carnival on the island.
- Expect to see steelbands and masquerades.
- Male dancers perform in chains as a symbolic representation of slavery.
- No specific etiquette guidelines are provided for this celebration.
About this holiday
Emancipation Day, celebrated annually on January 1, commemorates the emancipation of slaves in Montserrat. The day also marks the conclusion of Carnival on the island. Celebrations feature steelbands, masquerades, and male dancers who perform in chains, symbolizing slavery.