Public Holidays in Jamaica
Every public holiday in Jamaica for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Jamaica public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 23 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 6 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 16 | Friday | National Heroes Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Jamaica public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 10 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 23 | Sunday | Labour Day | Public |
| Aug 1 | Sunday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 6 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 16 | Saturday | National Heroes Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Jamaica public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 1 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 23 | Tuesday | Labour Day | Public |
| Aug 1 | Tuesday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 7 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 16 | Monday | National Heroes Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
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About holidays in Jamaica
This page lists Jamaica's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Jamaica?
Jamaica has 10 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Jamaica?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Jamaica nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.