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National Freedom Day

Sunday, February 1, 2026

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In 1865, End of. Slavery. On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln endorsed the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution, aiming to abolish slavery

History

On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln endorsed the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery throughout the nation. This followed the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 which had declared slaves in Confederate states free. The 13th Amendment was ratified in December 1865, permanently ending the institution of slavery in America. National Freedom Day celebrates the end of slavery and honors the struggle for civil rights that continued long after emancipation. The holiday recognizes the significant moral and legal achievement of permanently freeing millions of enslaved African Americans.

How It's Celebrated

Celebrate by learning more about the occasion, sharing on social media with relevant hashtags, participating in community events, or taking small personal actions that align with the day's theme.

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