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Public Holiday
Nationwide
National Labour Day
Tuesday, May 23, 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
4-Day Block
SAT
20
Weekend
SUN
21
Weekend
MON
22
Bridge Day
TUE
23
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 22
📣 Traveler notes
Jamaica is a vibrant Caribbean island offering tropical beaches and rich African cultural experiences. Popular tourist destinations include the northern coast (Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio) and Negril, known for its reggae culture.
- New Year's Day: January 1
- Easter (date varies)
- Labour Day: May 23
- Independence Day: August 6
- Heroes Day: October 17
- Greet all people, including strangers, with a simple 'hello.' Show respect to elders and authority figures by using 'sir' and 'ma'am.' Be cautious when discussing religion or offering criticism. When invited to a home, remove your shoes.
About this holiday
National Labour Day is a public holiday observed in Jamaica on May 23rd, traditionally commemorating international labor movements.