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Festivals form an integral part of the Jamaica's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
Jamaica has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in Jamaica in 2026.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Jamaica. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list Jamaica year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | Feb 14, 2026 | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| 3 | Feb 18, 2026 | Ash Wednesday | National holiday |
| 4 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 5 | Apr 03, 2026 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 6 | Apr 05, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 7 | Apr 06, 2026 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 8 | May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 9 | May 23, 2026 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 10 | May 25, 2026 | Labor Day / May Day observed | National holiday |
| 11 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 12 | Aug 01, 2026 | Emancipation Day | National holiday |
| 13 | Aug 06, 2026 | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 14 | Sep 22, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 15 | Oct 19, 2026 | National Heroes' Day | National holiday |
| 16 | Dec 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| 17 | Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 18 | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 19 | Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 20 | Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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