Jamaica · 2027

Public holidays in Jamaica 2027

103
days until New Year's Day

10 national public holidays · 6 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2027 public holidays

  1. 1 janFriNew Year's Day103 days
  2. 10 febWedAsh Wednesday143 days
  3. 26 marFriGood Friday187 days
  4. 29 marMonEaster Monday190 days
  5. 23 maySunLabour Day245 days
  6. 1 augSunEmancipation Day315 days
  7. 6 augFriIndependence Day320 days
  8. 18 octMonNational Heroes Day393 days
  9. 25 decSatChristmas Day461 days
  10. 26 decSunBoxing Day462 days

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Long weekends in 2027

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

New Year's Day January 1 3 days off

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

Ash Wednesday February 10 Bridge

Falls on Wednesday. Taking Monday February 8 y Tuesday February 9 off, that is 5 days in a row.

Good Friday March 26 4 days off

Falls on Friday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Easter Monday March 29 4 days off

Falls on Monday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Independence Day August 6 3 days off

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

National Heroes Day October 18 3 days off

Falls on Monday: 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 2027?
Jamaica has 10 national public holidays in 2027. 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 New Year's Day, on January 1 (Friday). 103 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
4 of the 10 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Labour Day (May 23), Emancipation Day (August 1), Christmas Day (December 25), 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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