Public holidays in Jamaica 2026
10 national holidays · 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 01 Jan | New Year's Day | public holiday |
| Wed 18 Feb | Ash Wednesday | public holiday |
| Fri 03 Apr | Good Friday | public holiday |
| Mon 06 Apr | Easter Monday | public holiday |
| Mon 25 May | Labour Day † | public holiday |
| Sat 01 Aug | Emancipation Day | public holiday |
| Thu 06 Aug | Independence Day | public holiday |
| Mon 19 Oct | National Heroes Day † | public holiday |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day | public holiday |
| Sat 26 Dec | Boxing Day | public holiday |
† Other public-holiday databases disagree on this date; please confirm it with an official source.
Other sources also list: Sat 23 May – Labour Day; Fri 16 Oct – National Heroes Day.
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