Jamaica Public Holidays

Public holidays are listed here.

Public holiday note

Holidays falling on Sunday are observed the following Monday.

2024

January
01
New Year's Day
Start date:
1 January 2024
February
14
Ash Wednesday
Start date:
14 February 2024
March
29
Good Friday
Start date:
29 March 2024
April
01
Easter Monday
Start date:
1 April 2024
May
23
Labour Day
Start date:
23 May 2024
August
01
Emancipation Day
Start date:
1 August 2024
August
05
Independence Day
Start date:
5 August 2024
October
21
National Heroes Day
Start date:
21 October 2024
December
25
Christmas Day
Start date:
25 December 2024
December
26
Boxing Day
Start date:
26 December 2024

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