All public holidays in Jamaica 2026
| Day | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year's Day | |
| Wed | Ash Wednesday | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Mon | Easter Monday | |
| Sat | Labour Day | |
| Mon | Labour Day | |
| Sat | Emancipation Day | |
| Thu | Independence Day | |
| Mon | National Heroes Day | |
| Fri | Christmas Day | |
| Sat | Boxing Day | |
Public holidays in Jamaica 2026
Public holidays in January 2026
Thu,
New Year's Day
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in February 2026
Wed,
Ash Wednesday
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in April 2026
Fri,
Good Friday
nationwide public holiday
Mon,
Easter Monday
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in May 2026
Sat,
Labour Day
nationwide public holiday
Mon,
Labour Day
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in August 2026
Sat,
Emancipation Day
nationwide public holiday
Thu,
Independence Day
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in October 2026
Mon,
National Heroes Day
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in December 2026
Fri,
Christmas Day
nationwide public holiday
Sat,
Boxing Day
nationwide public holiday
Frequently asked questions about public holidays in Jamaica
What public holidays are there in Jamaica?
The nationwide public holidays in Jamaica in 2026 are New Year's Day, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Emancipation Day, Independence Day, National Heroes Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Is today a public holiday in Jamaica?
Today, 15 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Jamaica. It is an ordinary Thursday.
When is the next public holiday in Jamaica?
The next public holiday in Jamaica is on 19 October 2026: National Heroes Day, a nationwide public holiday.