When is Abolition of Slavery Day 2030?

Abolition of Slavery Day 2030 falls on Wednesday, May 22.

When is Abolition of Slavery Day 2032?

Abolition of Slavery Day 2032 falls on Saturday, May 22.

When is Abolition of Slavery Day 2033?

Abolition of Slavery Day 2033 falls on Sunday, May 22.

When is Abolition of Slavery Day 2034?

Abolition of Slavery Day 2034 falls on Monday, May 22.

When is Abolition of Slavery Day 2035?

Abolition of Slavery Day 2035 falls on Tuesday, May 22.

Abolition of Slavery Day

Q: When is Abolition of Slavery Day 2031?

Abolition of Slavery Day 2031 falls on Thursday, May 22.

2031Thursday, May 22

Quick Facts

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2031
Observed in: France
Type: National Holiday

What is Abolition of Slavery Day?

The Abolition of Slavery Day commemorates the end of slavery in France and its overseas territories. Each territory celebrates on a different date marking when the abolition decree was proclaimed locally. It's a public holiday in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyane, Réunion, and Mayotte.

When is Abolition of Slavery Day 2031?

Abolition of Slavery Day is on Thursday, May 22 in 2031. Check the dates and days for other years in the table below.

Year	Date	Day
2030	May 22	Wednesday
2031 ←	May 22	Thursday
2032	May 22	Saturday
2033	May 22	Sunday
2034	May 22	Monday
2035	May 22	Tuesday

History & Origin

France abolished slavery twice: first in 1794 during the Revolution, then definitively on April 27, 1848, through a decree signed by Victor Schœlcher. Metropolitan France commemorates this on May 10th, while overseas territories mark their local abolition dates.

How It's Celebrated

Commemorations include official ceremonies, wreath-laying at monuments, cultural events celebrating Afro-Caribbean heritage, traditional music and dance performances, and educational programs. Many communities organize marches and readings of historical texts.

Where It's Observed

Abolition of Slavery Day is a public holiday in 1 country. In 2031, it falls on Thursday, May 22.

🇫🇷France(Journée de l'abolition de l'esclavage)Public Holiday

Fun Facts

💡France was the first country to abolish slavery in 1794, but Napoleon reinstated it in 1802
💡Victor Schœlcher is considered the father of French abolition
💡Each French overseas territory has its own commemoration date
💡May 10th became the national commemoration day in 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Abolition of Slavery Day?

It varies by territory: May 27 (Guadeloupe), May 22 (Martinique), June 10 (Guyane), December 20 (Réunion), April 27 (Mayotte), and May 10 (Metropolitan France).

Is it a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday in French overseas territories on their respective dates.