Holidays in Jamaica
In Jamaica, there are 11 holidays: 10 public holidays, 1 observance holidays. The next holiday in Jamaica is Emancipation Day (Public Holiday), in 20 days on 01 August 2026.
- Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
- Observance Holidays are days of significance but not official holidays.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | New Year's Day | 01 Jan 2026 6 months ago |
Ash Wednesday Public Holiday | Ash Wednesday | 18 Feb 2026 5 months ago |
Good Friday Public Holiday | Good Friday | 03 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Observance Holiday | Easter Sunday | 05 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Public Holiday | Easter Monday | 06 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Labour Day Public Holiday | Labour Day | 25 May 2026 2 months ago |
Emancipation Day Public Holiday | Emancipation Day | 01 Aug 2026 in 20 days |
Independence Day Public Holiday | Independence Day | 06 Aug 2026 in 25 days |
National Heroes Day Public Holiday | National Heroes Day | 19 Oct 2026 in 3 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 in 5 months |
Boxing Day Public Holiday | Boxing Day | 26 Dec 2026 in 5 months |