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Jamaica
Jamaica celebrates Independence Day on the first Monday of August, Emancipation Day on August 1, and National Heroes Day on the third Monday of October.
Key Information
- Capital
- Kingston
- Timezone
- America/Jamaica
- Languages
- English
- Public Holidays
- 11
- Currency
- JMD
- ISO Code
- JM
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Thursday | 🎆 New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Feb. 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| April 3 | Friday | ✝️ Good Friday | Religious Holiday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 23 | Saturday | National Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug. 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug. 6 | Thursday | 🇺🇸 Independence Day(Fourth of July) | National Day |
| Oct. 19 | Monday | National Heroes Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec. 25 | Friday | 🎄 Christmas Day(Christmas) | Religious Holiday |
| Dec. 26 | Saturday | 🎁 Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
4:1
New Year's Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
#2
Free!
Good Friday
4 days off — free
#3
Free!
National Heroes Day
3 days off — free
All Holidays (10)
Ash Wednesday
Public Holiday
Public
Boxing Day
Public Holiday
Public
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Easter Monday
Public Holiday
Public
Emancipation Day
Public Holiday
Public
Good Friday
Religious Holiday
Public
Independence Day(Fourth of July)
National Day
Public
National Heroes Day
Public Holiday
Public
National Labour Day
Public Holiday
Public
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Public