Independence Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 32
- Day of year
- 218
- Local time zone
- America/Jamaica
- Currency
- JMD
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Jamaica, Independence Day is on August 6, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Jamaica.
Independence Day was on August 6, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Jamaica is on August 6, 2027.
Other public holidays in Jamaica 2026
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The Independence Day date for Jamaica 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.