Jamaica · 2026

Public holidays in Jamaica 2026

29
days until National Heroes Day

10 national public holidays · 7 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2026 public holidays

7 holidays have already passed this year
  1. 1 janThuNew Year's Day
  2. 18 febWedAsh Wednesday
  3. 3 aprFriGood Friday
  4. 6 aprMonEaster Monday
  5. 23 maySatLabour Day
  6. 1 augSatEmancipation Day
  7. 6 augThuIndependence Day
  1. 19 octMonNational Heroes Day29 days
  2. 25 decFriChristmas Day96 days
  3. 26 decSatBoxing Day97 days

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Long weekends in 2026

How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

National Heroes Day October 19 3 days off

Falls on Monday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Christmas Day / Boxing Day December 25 – December 26 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Jamaica have in 2026?
Jamaica has 10 national public holidays in 2026. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in Jamaica?
The next one is National Heroes Day, on October 19 (Monday). 29 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
3 of the 10 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Labour Day (May 23), Emancipation Day (August 1), Boxing Day (December 26).
Are public holidays paid in Jamaica?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to a premium. The details and the rate depend on Jamaica law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Jamaica. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of Jamaica, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of Jamaica or your local government.

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