Holidays and Observances in Jamaica for 2024

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.

2024 JAMAICA HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1MondayNew Years DayNational
FEBRUARY
Feb 14WednesdayAsh WednesdayNational
MARCH
Mar 29FridayGood FridayNational
APRIL
Apr 1MondayEaster MondayNational
MAY
May 23ThursdayLabour DayNational
AUGUST
Aug 1ThursdayEmancipation DayNational
Aug 6TuesdayIndependence DayNational
OCTOBER
Oct 21MondayNational Heroes DayNational
DECEMBER
Dec 25WednesdayChristmas DayNational
Dec 26ThursdayBoxing DayNational