Public Holidays in Jamaica 2026 🇯🇲
Jamaica has 3 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is National Heroes Day on 19. Oct. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Jamaica.
This year, Jamaica observes 11 public holidays , with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is National Heroes Day on 19. Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Long weekend | National Heroes Day | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Jamaica 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- National Heroes Day — (Monday) — long weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Jamaica
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Ash Wednesday: →
- Good Friday: →
- Easter Monday: →
- National Labour Day (observed): →
- National Heroes Day: →
