Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Jamaica?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Jamaica?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Jamaica.
Next public holiday in Jamaica
National Heroes Day on Monday 19 October 2026, in 2 days. The last one was Independence Day on 6 August 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Jamaica
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| National Heroes Day | Monday 19 October 2026 | in 2 days |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 | in 70 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday 10 February 2027 | in 116 days |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 | in 160 days |
Public holidays in Jamaica in 2026
Jamaica has 10 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 3 are still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| 1 August 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Emancipation Day |
| 6 August 2026 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 19 October 2026 | Monday | National Heroes Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
Long weekends in Jamaica in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Jamaica in 2027
Jamaica has 11 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Jamaica
Is today a public holiday in Jamaica?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Jamaica, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Jamaica?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Jamaica.
What is the next public holiday in Jamaica?
The next public holiday in Jamaica is National Heroes Day on Monday 19 October 2026, in 2 days.
How many public holidays does Jamaica have in 2026?
Jamaica has 10 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 3 are still to come this year.
Does Jamaica move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Jamaica in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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