List of National Holidays in Jamaica 2028
11
public holidays
9
during weekdays
New Year's Day
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When Is the Next Public Holiday in Jamaica?
New Year's Day
Saturday, January 1, 2028
Combine it with annual leave for an extended break.
List of National Holidays in Jamaica 2028
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | New Year's Day | Saturday |
| March 1, 2028 | Ash Wednesday | Wednesday |
| April 14, 2028 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 17, 2028 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| May 23, 2028 | Labour Day | Tuesday |
| August 1, 2028 | Emancipation Day | Tuesday |
| August 6, 2028 | Independence Day | Sunday |
| August 7, 2028 | Independence Day Observed | Monday |
| October 16, 2028 | National Heroes Day | Monday |
| December 25, 2028 | Christmas Day | Monday |
| December 26, 2028 | Boxing Day | Tuesday |
New Year's Day
January 1, 2028
Ash Wednesday
March 1, 2028
Good Friday
April 14, 2028
Easter Monday
April 17, 2028
Labour Day
May 23, 2028
Emancipation Day
August 1, 2028
Independence Day
August 6, 2028
Independence Day Observed
August 7, 2028
National Heroes Day
October 16, 2028
Christmas Day
December 25, 2028
Boxing Day
December 26, 2028
2028 Calendar
Plan your time off with this 2028 calendar showing all public holidays in Jamaica. View holidays at a glance and find the best opportunities to extend your vacation.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Vacation Ideas
Maximize your time off by strategically using these holidays to create extended vacations.
March 2028
1 vacation idea
April 2028
2 vacation ideas
May 2028
1 vacation idea
August 2028
2 vacation ideas
October 2028
1 vacation idea
December 2028
2 vacation ideas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica has 11 national holidays in 2028. Of these, 9 fall on weekdays and 2 fall on weekends.