Public holidays in Jamaica 2027
Jamaica has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendAsh Wednesday
Wednesday
Good Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendLabour Day
Sunday
On the weekendEmancipation Day
Sunday
On the weekendIndependence Day
Friday
Long weekendNational Heroes Day
Saturday
On the weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendSt. Stephen's Day
Sunday · Boxing Day
On the weekend
Working days off
5
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 10
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 5
- Long weekends
- 4
Jamaica public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Jamaica’s 10 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 5 fall on a working day and 5 on the weekend. 4 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Jamaica have in 2027?
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Jamaica has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 5 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Jamaica in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Jamaica fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Labour Day (May 23), Emancipation Day (August 1), National Heroes Day (October 16), Christmas Day (December 25) and St. Stephen's Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Jamaica’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Jamaica in 2027?
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4 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Independence Day.