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National Heroes Day
Friday, October 16, 2026 · 70 days
Jamaica has 10 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 10 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Jamaican public holidays or Jamaican bank holidays? Jamaica public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Jamaica celebrates 10 public holidays in 2026. These include 10 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Ash Wednesday (on February 18), Good Friday (on April 3), Easter Monday (on April 6) and Labour Day (on May 23).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Jamaica holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 64 days
- Bridge-day opportunityAug 6 – Aug 94 days · Take 2026-08-07 off
- Long weekendOct 16 – Oct 183 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica has 10 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is National Heroes Day on October 16, 2026.
The next public holiday in Jamaica is National Heroes Day on October 16, 2026.
Yes. 10 out of 10 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 5 long weekends in Jamaica in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Jamaica is National Heroes Day on October 16, 2026.