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Public Holidays in Jamaica 2026

Official public and bank holidays

14 Total

7 Past

7 Upcoming

2026 2027 2028

Date	Holiday	When
JAN 1 Thursday	New Year's Day Public	160 days ago
FEB 18 Wednesday	Ash Wednesday Public	112 days ago
APR 3 Friday	Good Friday Public	68 days ago
APR 6 Monday	Easter Monday Public	65 days ago
MAY 23 Saturday	Labour Day Public	18 days ago
MAY 23 Saturday	National Labour Day Public	18 days ago
MAY 25 Monday	National Labour Day (observed) Public	16 days ago
Upcoming
AUG 1 Saturday	Emancipation Day Public	in 52 days
AUG 6 Thursday	Independence Day Public	in 57 days
OCT 16 Friday	National Heroes Day Public	in 128 days
OCT 19 Monday	National Heroes Day Public	in 131 days
DEC 25 Friday	Christmas Day Public	in 198 days
DEC 26 Saturday	Boxing Day Public	in 199 days
DEC 26 Saturday	St. Stephen's Day Public	in 199 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Jamaica have in 2026?

Jamaica has 14 official public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Jamaica?

The next public holiday in Jamaica is Emancipation Day on August 1, 2026 (Saturday).

Do public holidays in Jamaica fall on weekends?

Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.