Public Holidays in Jamaica
Jamaica observes 10 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Jamaica
- Emancipation DaySaturday, August 1, 2026
- Independence DayThursday, August 6, 2026
- National Heroes DayMonday, October 19, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 6 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 19 | Monday | National Heroes Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026