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Jamaica Public Holidays 2026

Complete list of public holidays — nationwide & regional

2025 2026 2027
There are 9 national public holidays in Jamaica during 2026. This year 3 of them land on a Saturday or Sunday, so only 6 reduce the working week. There are 2 clear "bridge day" opportunities this year — where a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, so taking the single adjoining day off turns it into a four-day weekend. The calendar opens with New Year's Day on Thursday 1 January and closes with Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December.

Nationwide Holidays 2026

9 holidays
🇩🇪 Public Holidays for all of Jamaica
1 Jan 2026 Thu New Year's Day Nationwide
3 Apr 2026 Fri Good Friday Nationwide
6 Apr 2026 Mon Easter Monday Nationwide
23 May 2026 Sat Labour Day Nationwide
1 Aug 2026 Sat Emancipation Day Nationwide
6 Aug 2026 Thu Independence Day Nationwide
19 Oct 2026 Mon National Heroes Day (3rd Mon Oct) Nationwide
25 Dec 2026 Fri Christmas Day Nationwide
26 Dec 2026 Sat Boxing Day Nationwide

Regional Holidays 2026

by region