Calendars
Public holidays in Jamaica 2026
11 public holidays; 8 fall on a working day. The weekend in Jamaica is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Saturday | National Labour Dayweekend |
| Monday | National Labour Dayobserved |
| Saturday | Emancipation Dayweekend |
| Thursday | Independence Day |
| Monday | National Heroes Day |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Boxing Dayweekend |
Notes
Observed means the day off is moved, usually to the next Monday, because the holiday falls on a weekend.
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Jamaica. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.