When are the next National holidays in Jamaica?
Upcoming Holidays
-
National Heroes' Day
Oct 16, . Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from ... -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
Boxing Day
Dec 26, . The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was ... -
New Year's Day
Jan 1, . New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ... -
Ash Wednesday
Feb 14, . Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past ... -
Good Friday
Mar 29, . Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ...
List of Holidays in Jamaica in 2023
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Easter Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Emancipation Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Independence Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Monday | National Heroes' Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Boxing Day | National Holiday |
| Key |
Notes
- All public holidays are governed by the provisions of the Holidays (Public General) Act of 1895
- With the exception of Labour Day any holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on that day
Office Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world.
Newsletter
Sign up to receive a weekly email update on forthcoming public holidays around the world in your inbox every Sunday.