Ash Wednesday has already passed this year.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 8
- Day of year
- 49
- Local time zone
- America/Jamaica
- Currency
- JMD
Long-weekend planner
Ash Wednesday falls on a Wednesday in 2026, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Jamaica, Ash Wednesday is on February 18, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Ash Wednesday falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Ash Wednesday is a public holiday observed nationwide in Jamaica.
Ash Wednesday was on February 18, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Ash Wednesday in Jamaica is on February 10, 2027.
Other public holidays in Jamaica 2026
View all Jamaica holidays in 2026 →About these dates
The Ash Wednesday date for Jamaica 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.