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2026 Jamaica Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Jamaica for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

10

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

2 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Emancipation Day

36 days away

About Jamaica holidays in 2026

In 2026, Jamaica observes 10 public holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day on January 1st and concludes with Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day in late December. Several significant national holidays, including Emancipation Day and Independence Day, are celebrated in August. The Easter period brings Good Friday and Easter Monday in April, alongside Ash Wednesday in February.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 18, 2026WednesdayAsh Wednesday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 23, 2026SaturdayLabour Day
August 1, 2026SaturdayEmancipation Day
August 6, 2026ThursdayIndependence Day
October 16, 2026FridayNational Heroes Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

Planning around Jamaica holidays in 2026

  • Observe the concentration of holidays in April and August.
  • Note the two consecutive holidays at the end of December.
  • Be aware of the dispersed nature of holidays throughout the year, with several months having no observances.
  • Check the calendar for the single observances in January, February, May, and October.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Jamaica's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the spring and late summer months. April features two holidays, including the Easter period, while August also hosts two significant national celebrations.

The year is marked by several months with no public holidays, creating distinct quiet periods. These include March, June, July, September, and November.

The calendar concludes with two consecutive holidays in late December, while the beginning of the year and mid-spring also feature single, widely recognized observances.

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