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Jamaica Public Holidays

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A complete schedule of all national and regional public holidays observed in Jamaica.

Holiday Schedule for 2026

Jan01

New Year's Day

Public

Thu

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Feb14

Valentine's Day

Public

Sat

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Government
Banks
Schools
Feb18

Ash Wednesday

Public

Wed

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Government
Banks
Schools
Mar20

March Equinox

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
Apr03

Good Friday

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
Apr05

Easter Sunday

Public

Sun

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Apr06

Easter Monday

Public

Mon

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Government
Banks
Schools
May10

Mother's Day

Public

Sun

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Government
Banks
Schools
May23

Labor Day

Public

Sat

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Government
Banks
Schools
May25

Labor Day Observed

Public

Mon

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Government
Banks
Schools
Jun21

Father's Day

Public

Sun

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Government
Banks
Schools
Jun21

June Solstice

Public

Sun

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Government
Banks
Schools
Aug01

Emancipation Day

Public

Sat

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Government
Banks
Schools
Aug06

Independence Day

Public

Thu

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Government
Banks
Schools
Sep22

September Equinox

Public

Tue

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Government
Banks
Schools
Oct19

National Heroes' Day

Public

Mon

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Government
Banks
Schools
Dec21

December Solstice

Public

Mon

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Government
Banks
Schools
Dec24

Christmas Eve

Public

Thu

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Government
Banks
Schools
Dec25

Christmas Day

Public

Fri

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Dec26

Boxing Day

Public

Sat

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Dec31

New Year's Eve

Public

Thu

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Government
Banks
Schools

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