Jamaica Holidays

National and bank holidays in 2026 for automated task deadline calculation in Tallyfy

Year:

Holidays

National

Bank

January

New Year's Day national

First day of the new year

Thu, Jan 1

February

Ash Wednesday national

First day of Lent, 46 days before Easter

Wed, Feb 18

April

Good Friday national

Friday before Easter Sunday

Fri, Apr 3

Easter Monday national

Monday after Easter Sunday

Mon, Apr 6

May

Labour Day national

Celebrates workers and community service

Sat, May 23

August

Emancipation Day national

Commemorates the emancipation of slaves in 1838

Sat, Aug 1

Independence Day national

Commemorates Jamaica's independence from Britain in 1962

Thu, Aug 6

October

National Heroes' Day national

Honours Jamaica's national heroes, third Monday in October

Mon, Oct 19

December

Christmas Day national

Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ

Fri, Dec 25

Boxing Day national

Day after Christmas

Sat, Dec 26

API Access

/national-holidays/api/JM/index.json View JSON

All available years for Jamaica

/national-holidays/api/JM/2026.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/JM/2027.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/JM/2028.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/JM/2029.json View JSON

/national-holidays/api/JM/2030.json View JSON

ISO Alpha-2

ISO Alpha-3

JAM

Official Name

Jamaica

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This data is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, holiday dates and observance rules can change. Please verify critical dates with official government sources. Tallyfy accepts no liability for any errors or decisions made based on this data.