Holidays and Observances in Jamaica for 2026

What are the main holidays in Jamaica? As with most countries, national holidays in Jamaica generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Jamaica. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2026 JAMAICA HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew Years DayNational
FEBRUARY
Feb 18WednesdayAsh WednesdayNational
APRIL
Apr 3FridayGood FridayNational
Apr 6MondayEaster MondayNational
MAY
May 23SaturdayLabour DayNational
May 25MondayLabour Day observedNational
AUGUST
Aug 1SaturdayEmancipation DayNational
Aug 6ThursdayIndependence DayNational
OCTOBER
Oct 19MondayNational Heroes DayNational
DECEMBER
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayNational
Dec 26SaturdayBoxing DayNational