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Public holidays in Jamaica in 2026
Jamaica has 10 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 2.
2026 public holiday dates in Jamaica
| 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
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Good Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilLabour Day: Mon 25 MayNational Heroes Day: Mon 19 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Emancipation Day: Saturday 1 August 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026