Public holidays in Jamaica
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Next holidayNational Heroes DayMonday, October 19, 2026 · 14 days
2026
11 public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Wed | Ash Wednesday |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 23, 2026 | Sat | National Labour Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | National Labour Day (observed) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Sat | Emancipation Day |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Thu | Independence Day |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Mon | National Heroes Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day |
2027
13 public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Wed | Ash Wednesday |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 23, 2027 | Sun | National Labour Day |
| May 24, 2027 | Mon | National Labour Day (observed) |
| Aug 1, 2027 | Sun | Emancipation Day |
| Aug 2, 2027 | Mon | Emancipation Day (observed) |
| Aug 6, 2027 | Fri | Independence Day |
| Oct 18, 2027 | Mon | National Heroes Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.