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Jamaica public holidays 2026–2027

All public holidays in Jamaica for 2026 and 2027, with weekdays, long weekends and days left until the next one.

D-43in 43 days

2026

DateDayHolidayDays left
Jan 1ThuNew Year's Daypassed
Feb 18WedAsh Wednesdaypassed
Apr 3FriGood Friday Long weekendpassed
Apr 6MonEaster Monday Long weekendpassed
May 23SatLabour Daypassed
Aug 1SatEmancipation Daypassed
Aug 6ThuIndependence Daypassed
Oct 16FriNational Heroes Day Long weekendpassed
Dec 25FriChristmas Day Long weekendD-43
Dec 26SatSt. Stephen's DayD-44

2027

DateDayHolidayDays left
Jan 1FriNew Year's Day Long weekendD-50
Feb 10WedAsh WednesdayD-90
Mar 26FriGood Friday Long weekendD-134
Mar 29MonEaster Monday Long weekendD-137
May 23SunLabour DayD-192
Aug 1SunEmancipation DayD-262
Aug 6FriIndependence Day Long weekendD-267
Oct 16SatNational Heroes DayD-338
Dec 25SatChristmas DayD-408
Dec 26SunSt. Stephen's DayD-409

Public holidays can change by government decision; check official announcements for travel or work plans.