Emancipation Monday is a public holiday that is celebrated every year in Virgin Islands, British. The day is celebrated on the first Monday in August. This year that is August 5. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.
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Emancipation Monday is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Emancipation Monday is that the day is observed on the first Monday of August. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between August 1 and August 7. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.
