Independence Day has already passed this year.
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Key facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 6, 2022
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 31
- Day of year
- 218
- Local time zone
- America/Jamaica
- Currency
- JMD
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on the weekend in 2022, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Jamaica, Independence Day is on August 6, 2022 in 2022.
In 2022, Independence Day falls on a Saturday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Jamaica.
Independence Day was on August 6, 2022 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Jamaica is on August 7, 2023.
Other public holidays in Jamaica 2022
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The Independence Day date for Jamaica 2022 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.