Holidays and Observances in Jamaica for 2025

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.

2025 JAMAICA HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1WednesdayNew Years DayNational
MARCH
Mar 5WednesdayAsh WednesdayNational
APRIL
Apr 18FridayGood FridayNational
Apr 21MondayEaster MondayNational
MAY
May 23FridayLabour DayNational
AUGUST
Aug 1FridayEmancipation DayNational
Aug 6WednesdayIndependence DayNational
OCTOBER
Oct 20MondayNational Heroes DayNational
DECEMBER
Dec 25ThursdayChristmas DayNational
Dec 26FridayBoxing DayNational