Jamaica Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Jamaica for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
February
Sat 14
Valentine's Day
Observance
Wed 18
Ash Wednesday
Public holiday
April
Fri 3
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sun 5
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 6
Easter Monday
Public holiday
May
Sun 10
Mother's Day
Observance
Sat 23
Labor Day / May Day
Public holiday
Mon 25
Labor Day / May Day observed
Public holiday
June
Sun 21
Father's Day
Observance
August
Sat 1
Emancipation Day
Public holiday
Thu 6
Independence Day
Public holiday
October
Mon 19
National Heroes' Day
Public holiday
December
Thu 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Sat 26
Boxing Day
Public holiday
Thu 31
New Year's Eve
Observance