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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Independence Day (observed)
Monday, August 7, 2028
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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
05
Weekend
SUN
06
Weekend
MON
07
Holiday
3-day weekend (August 5 – August 7)
📣 Traveler notes
Jamaica is a Caribbean island famous for its beach culture and history, particularly its association with reggae music. Key tourist locations include the northern coast (Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio) and Negril. The island blends a lively atmosphere with African heritage.
- New Year's Day (January 1st)
- Labour Day (May 23rd)
- Independence Day (August 6th)
- Heroes Day (October 17th)
- Easter (date varies)
About this holiday
Independence Day is an annual public holiday commemorating the implementation of Jamaica's Independence Act in 1962.