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.
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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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.