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1JanThu
New Year's Day
Start of the civil year; government offices, banks and the ports operate on holiday schedules.
“Happy New Year”
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Jamaica: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Business slows from Christmas Eve to the first week of January and around Easter and the 1–6 August Emancipendence period; Sunday holidays move to Monday.
- Public holidays 2026
- 11
- Public holidays 2027
- 13
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun
- Calendars
- Gregorian
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for Jamaica
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
Jamaica calendar 2026
January 2026
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February 2026
- 1FebSun
Reggae Month
February is officially Reggae Month, with concerts and events celebrating Jamaican music, including Bob Marley's birthday on 6 February; no business closures.
- 18FebWed
Ash Wednesday
46 days before Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)
Start of Lent; Jamaica is one of few countries where Ash Wednesday is a public holiday – offices and banks closed.
April 2026
- 3AprFri
Good Friday
Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)
Commemoration of the crucifixion; national holiday, offices and banks closed.
- 6AprMon
Easter Monday
Monday after Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)
Easter holiday; offices and banks closed, beach and Carnival-in-Jamaica events around Easter.
May 2026
- 23MaySat
National Labour Day
Day of community volunteer projects; falls on a Saturday in 2026 and the holiday is observed on Monday 25 May.
“Happy Labour Day”
- 25MayMon
National Labour Day – observed
Monday holiday in lieu of Labour Day (Saturday 23 May 2026); offices and banks closed.
August 2026
- 1AugSat
Emancipation Day
Marks the abolition of slavery on 1 August 1834; falls on a Saturday in 2026 (no Monday substitute). Opens the Emancipendence week leading to Independence Day.
“Happy Emancipation Day”
- 6AugThu
Independence Day
Marks independence from Britain on 6 August 1962 with the Grand Gala and flag-raising; offices, banks and customs closed.
“Happy Independence Day, Jamaica”
October 2026
- 19OctMon
National Heroes Day
Third Monday of October, honouring Jamaica's seven National Heroes; offices and banks closed.
“Happy National Heroes Day”
December 2026
- 24DecThu
Christmas Eve (Grand Market)
Grand Market night with town-centre street markets; not a holiday but business winds down for the Christmas break.
- 25DecFri
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; national holiday. Business slows from Christmas Eve to early January.
“Merry Christmas”
- 26DecSat
Boxing Day
Day after Christmas; falls on a Saturday in 2026. Many businesses stay closed until after New Year.
Jamaica calendar 2027
January 2027
April 2027
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January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day
Start of the civil year; government offices, banks and the ports operate on holiday schedules.
“Happy New Year”
February 2027
- 1FebMon
Reggae Month
February is officially Reggae Month, with concerts and events celebrating Jamaican music, including Bob Marley's birthday on 6 February; no business closures.
- 10FebWed
Ash Wednesday
46 days before Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027)
Start of Lent; public holiday in Jamaica, offices and banks closed.
March 2027
- 26MarFri
Good Friday
Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027)
Commemoration of the crucifixion; national holiday.
- 29MarMon
Easter Monday
Monday after Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027)
Easter holiday; offices and banks closed.
May 2027
- 23MaySun
National Labour Day
Day of community volunteer projects; falls on a Sunday in 2027, holiday observed Monday 24 May.
“Happy Labour Day”
- 24MayMon
National Labour Day – observed
Monday holiday in lieu of Labour Day (Sunday 23 May 2027).
August 2027
- 1AugSun
Emancipation Day
Marks the abolition of slavery in 1834; falls on a Sunday in 2027, holiday observed Monday 2 August.
“Happy Emancipation Day”
- 2AugMon
Emancipation Day – observed
Monday holiday in lieu of Emancipation Day (Sunday 1 Aug 2027); offices and banks closed.
- 6AugFri
Independence Day
Marks independence from Britain on 6 August 1962 with the Grand Gala and flag-raising; offices, banks and customs closed.
“Happy Independence Day, Jamaica”
October 2027
- 18OctMon
National Heroes Day
Third Monday of October, honouring Jamaica's National Heroes; offices and banks closed.
“Happy National Heroes Day”
December 2027
- 24DecFri
Christmas Eve (Grand Market)
Grand Market night with town-centre street markets; not a holiday but business winds down for the Christmas break.
- 25DecSat
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; national holiday. Business slows from Christmas Eve to early January.
“Merry Christmas”
- 26DecSun
Boxing Day
Falls on a Sunday in 2027; holiday observed on Monday 27 December.
- 27DecMon
Boxing Day – observed
Monday holiday in lieu of Boxing Day (Sunday 26 Dec 2027).
Business closures ahead in Jamaica
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas Day | In 58 days | Gregorian | National |
| 26 Dec 2026Saturday | Boxing Day | In 59 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's Day | In 65 days | Gregorian | National |
| 10 Feb 2027Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | In 105 days | Other46 days before Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027) | National |
| 26 Mar 2027Friday | Good Friday | In 149 days | OtherGood Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027) | National |
| 29 Mar 2027Monday | Easter Monday | In 152 days | OtherMonday after Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027) | National |
| 24 May 2027Monday | National Labour Day – observed | In 208 days | Gregorian | National |
| 2 Aug 2027Monday | Emancipation Day – observed | In 278 days | Gregorian | National |
| 6 Aug 2027Friday | Independence Day | In 282 days | Gregorian | National |
| 18 Oct 2027Monday | National Heroes Day | In 355 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2027Saturday | Christmas Day | In 423 days | Gregorian | National |
| 27 Dec 2027Monday | Boxing Day – observed | In 425 days | Gregorian | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Jamaica →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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