Public Holidays in Jamaica 2026
Official public holidays, local names and observed dates.
This page lists public holidays in Jamaica for 2026. Holiday dates are useful for travel planning, payroll calendars, school schedules and market closures. Data is loaded server-side and cached so the holiday list is available in the HTML for search engines.
Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Ash Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 23, 2026 | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Emancipation Day | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Independence Day | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 16, 2026 | National Heroes Day | National Heroes Day | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Public |