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Saturday, January 1, 2028 · 512 days
Jamaica has 10 public holidays in 2028. 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 2028. These include 10 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Ash Wednesday (on March 1), Good Friday (on April 14), Easter Monday (on April 17) and Labour Day (on May 23).
About these dates: the Jamaica 2028 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
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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 2028.
- Long weekendApr 14 – Apr 174 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 20 – May 234 days · Take 2028-05-22 off
- Bridge-day opportunityJul 29 – Aug 14 days · Take 2028-07-31 off
- Long weekendAug 5 – Aug 73 days
- Long weekendOct 14 – Oct 163 days
- Long weekendDec 23 – Dec 264 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica has 10 public holidays in 2028.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on January 1, 2028.
The next public holiday in Jamaica is New Year's Day on January 1, 2028.
Yes. 10 out of 10 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Jamaica in 2028.
No. The next public holiday in Jamaica is New Year's Day on January 1, 2028.