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Public holiday · parts of France

Abolition of Slavery (France) is coming up.

Thursday, 27 May 2027

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About Abolition of Slavery (France)

Abolition of Slavery is a public holiday in parts of France. It’s kept in Département et région d'outre-mer Guadeloupe and Département et région d'outre-mer Saint Martin.

In 2027 it falls on a Thursday; in 2028 it’s on Saturday 27 May, and in 2029 on Sunday 27 May. Also in May 2027: Corpus Christi (27 May), National Italian Beef Day (27 May) and National Brisket Day (28 May). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.

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It’s on 27 May every year.
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YearDate
2027Thursday, 27 May
2028Saturday, 27 May
2029Sunday, 27 May
2030Monday, 27 May
2031Tuesday, 27 May
2032Thursday, 27 May
2033Friday, 27 May
2034Saturday, 27 May
2035Sunday, 27 May
2036Tuesday, 27 May

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