National Freedom Day
National Freedom Day on 1 February marks the day in 1865 when President Lincoln signed the resolution proposing the 13th Amendment, which ended slavery.
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OrganiserUS Congress (36 U.S.C. chapter 1)
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
Federal law designates 1 February as National Freedom Day. It falls on the first day of Black History Month.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 1 February 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 1 February 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 1 February 2029 | USA | Same date every year |
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