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Emancipation Day (observed)

Monday, August 2, 2027
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
SAT 31 Weekend
SUN 01 Weekend
MON 02 Holiday

3-day weekend (July 31 – August 2)

📣 Traveler notes

Jamaica is a Caribbean island known for its vibrant African culture, laid-back beaches, and rich music scene, particularly reggae. Popular tourist areas include the northern coasts (Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio) and the western tip (Negril).

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Easter (moveable)
  • Labour Day (May 23)
  • Independence Day (August 6)
  • Heroes Day (October 17)

About this holiday

Emancipation Day commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African descendants, a holiday observed in several former European colonies and parts of the United States.