Country guide · Updated May 2026

Public Holidays in Jamaica
2026

Complete list of public holidays in Jamaica for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.

10 total holidays
10 national
0 regional
4 long weekends

2026 holiday calendar

Date Holiday Scope Notes
Thu, January 1
Thursday
New Year's Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Wed, February 18
Wednesday
Ash Wednesday 🌍 National
Fri, April 3
Friday
Good Friday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Mon, April 6
Monday
Easter Monday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sat, May 23
Saturday
Labour Day 🌍 National
Sat, August 1
Saturday
Emancipation Day 🌍 National
Thu, August 6
Thursday
Independence Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Fri, October 16
Friday
National Heroes Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Fri, December 25
Friday
Christmas Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sat, December 26
Saturday
Boxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
🌍 National

2027 holiday calendar

Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.

Date Holiday Scope Notes
Fri, January 1
Friday
New Year's Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Wed, February 10
Wednesday
Ash Wednesday 🌍 National
Fri, March 26
Friday
Good Friday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Mon, March 29
Monday
Easter Monday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sun, May 23
Sunday
Labour Day 🌍 National
Sun, August 1
Sunday
Emancipation Day 🌍 National
Fri, August 6
Friday
Independence Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sat, October 16
Saturday
National Heroes Day 🌍 National
Sat, December 25
Saturday
Christmas Day 🌍 National
Sun, December 26
Sunday
Boxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
🌍 National

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About these holidays

Holiday data for Jamaica is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.

Country code: JM · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.