Réunion

Abolition of Slavery

Sunday, December 20, 2026

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Holiday Details

Date

Sunday, December 20, 2026

2026-12-20

Country

Réunion

RE

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Abolition of Slavery in Réunion

Abolition of Slavery is celebrated on Sunday, December 20, 2026 in Réunion. The holiday falls on a Sunday in 2026. Right now, Abolition of Slavery is in 62 days.
Abolition of Slavery is 62 days away from today (December 20, 2026). That's approximately: • 8 weeks • 1488 hours • 89280 minutes
Yes, Abolition of Slavery is an official public holiday in Réunion. Dates are set by Réunion's official holiday calendar.
Abolition of Slavery falls on Sunday, Sunday, December 20, 2026. Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026 Year: 2026 Weekday: Sunday Month: December Country: Réunion
Here are the upcoming dates for Abolition of Slavery in Réunion: • 2026: December 20 (Sunday) • 2027: December 20 (Monday) • 2028: December 20 (Wednesday) • 2029: December 20 (Thursday) • 2030: December 20 (Friday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check Réunion's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.
Abolition of Slavery is not currently observed as a substitute day in Réunion for 2026. It falls on its regular calendar date: Sunday, December 20, 2026 (Sunday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.
The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and Abolition of Slavery. How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2026-12-20 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If Abolition of Slavery has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉
On Abolition of Slavery, most of the following are typically closed in Réunion: • Government offices • Public schools • Banks (some may operate with reduced hours) • Postal services However, closures can vary by: • Region / state • Business type • Emergency services (usually remain open) Tip: Always verify with your local employer or official government sources for the exact schedule.
You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Sunday, December 20, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss Abolition of Slavery again! 🎉
You may occasionally see a different date for Abolition of Slavery on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within Réunion 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For Abolition of Slavery in Réunion: we use the official date Sunday, December 20, 2026 for 2026. Best practice: Always verify with Réunion's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.
Holiday: Abolition of Slavery Country: Réunion Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026 Weekday: Sunday Year: 2026 Status: In 62 days Type: Public holiday Next year: December 20 Upcoming years tracked: 4