National Holidays in Jamaica
11
public holidays
8
during weekdays
New Year's Day
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National Holidays in Jamaica 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| February 18, 2026 | Ash Wednesday | Wednesday |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| May 23, 2026 | Labour Day | Saturday |
| May 25, 2026 | Labour Day Observed | Monday |
| August 1, 2026 | Emancipation Day | Saturday |
| August 6, 2026 | Independence Day | Thursday |
| October 19, 2026 | National Heroes Day | Monday |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | Saturday |
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Ash Wednesday
February 18, 2026
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026
Labour Day
May 23, 2026
Labour Day Observed
May 25, 2026
Emancipation Day
August 1, 2026
Independence Day
August 6, 2026
National Heroes Day
October 19, 2026
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
2026 Calendar
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January 2026
1 vacation idea
February 2026
1 vacation idea
April 2026
2 vacation ideas
May 2026
1 vacation idea
August 2026
1 vacation idea
October 2026
1 vacation idea
December 2026
1 vacation idea
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica has 11 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 8 fall on weekdays and 3 fall on weekends.