70 days until National Heroes Day.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 42
- Day of year
- 289
- Local time zone
- America/Jamaica
- Currency
- JMD
Long-weekend planner
National Heroes Day falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Jamaica, National Heroes Day is on October 16, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, National Heroes Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. National Heroes Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Jamaica.
There are 70 days until National Heroes Day on October 16, 2026.
Other public holidays in Jamaica 2026
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The National Heroes Day date for Jamaica 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.