Public holidays in Jamaica 2026 and 2027
Jamaica has 13 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Jamaica 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Wed, Feb 18, 2026 | Ash Wednesday |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Sat, May 23, 2026 | National Labour Day |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | National Labour Day (observed) |
| Sat, Aug 1, 2026 | Emancipation Day |
| Thu, Aug 6, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | National Heroes Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
Public holidays in Jamaica 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Ash Wednesday |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | National Labour Day |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | National Labour Day (observed) |
| Sun, Aug 1, 2027 | Emancipation Day |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | Emancipation Day (observed) |
| Fri, Aug 6, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Mon, Oct 18, 2027 | National Heroes Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Boxing Day |
| Mon, Dec 27, 2027 | Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Jamaica
Jamaica lies in the tropics, so it doesn't have the four seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. Temperatures stay warm all year and the calendar is shaped by wet and dry seasons instead, when monsoon or trade-wind rains come and go. Day length barely changes, so sunrise and sunset stay at about the same time year-round.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Jamaica have in 2027?
13 days in 2027 are public holidays in Jamaica, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Jamaica?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Jamaica?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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