Emancipation Day 2025 Uk. Upcoming bank holidays in northern ireland 2025 date day of the week bank holiday; Emancipation proclamation day 2025 falls on monday, january 1.

Marks the end of slavery across the british empire on august 1st 1834 The fact this date will pass by without registering on most people’s social or cultural radar is an indication that more needs to be done to recognise its significance.