List of National Holidays in Jamaica 2027
11
public holidays
7
during weekdays
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When Is the Next Public Holiday in Jamaica?
New Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027
Combine it with annual leave for an extended break.
Working Days in 2027
Calculate the number of working days and work hours for each month, accounting for weekends and public holidays.
Working Days Calendar 2027
| Month | Days | Working | 8h/day | 4h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
February | 28 | 19 | 152 | 76 |
March | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
April | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
May | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
June | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
July | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
August | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
September | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
October | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
November | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
December | 31 | 23 | 184 | 92 |
| Total | 365 | 254 | 2032 | 1016 |
| Average | 21.2 | 169.3 | 84.7 |
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2027 Calendar
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List of National Holidays in Jamaica 2027
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Friday |
| February 10, 2027 | Ash Wednesday | Wednesday |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| May 23, 2027 | Labour Day | Sunday |
| August 1, 2027 | Emancipation Day | Sunday |
| August 2, 2027 | Emancipation Day Observed | Monday |
| August 6, 2027 | Independence Day | Friday |
| October 18, 2027 | National Heroes Day | Monday |
| December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| December 26, 2027 | Boxing Day | Sunday |
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Ash Wednesday
February 10, 2027
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
Labour Day
May 23, 2027
Emancipation Day
August 1, 2027
Emancipation Day Observed
August 2, 2027
Independence Day
August 6, 2027
National Heroes Day
October 18, 2027
Christmas Day
December 25, 2027
Boxing Day
December 26, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica has 11 national holidays in 2027. Of these, 7 fall on weekdays and 4 fall on weekends.