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Jamaica has 10 public holidays in 2021. 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 2021. These include 10 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Ash Wednesday (on February 17), Good Friday (on April 2), Easter Monday (on April 5) and Labour Day (on May 23).
About these dates: the Jamaica 2021 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
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December
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 2021.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendApr 2 – Apr 54 days
- Long weekendAug 6 – Aug 83 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica has 10 public holidays in 2021.
Yes. 10 out of 10 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 3 long weekends in Jamaica in 2021.
No. The next public holiday in Jamaica is on .