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Jamaica Holidays 2025: Public Holidays in Jamaica
Jamaica has 10 national public holidays in 2025. All of them fall on a weekday. There are 4 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
4
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays
Jamaica public holidays 2025 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Ash Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| Labour Day | Labour Day | Public holiday | |
| Emancipation Day | Emancipation Day | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| National Heroes Day | National Heroes Day | Public holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Jamaica holiday calendar 2025
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Jamaica 2025
4 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
4days
Fri 18 Apr – Mon 21 Apr
No leave needed
3days
Fri 23 May – Sun 25 May
No leave needed
3days
Fri 1 Aug – Sun 3 Aug
No leave needed
4days
Thu 16 Oct – Sun 19 Oct
Take off Fri 17 Oct
4days
Thu 25 Dec – Sun 28 Dec
No leave needed
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Jamaica
How many public holidays does Jamaica have in 2025?
10 national public holidays. That ranks Jamaica #167 of 235 countries by number of holidays in 2025.
How many long weekends are there in Jamaica in 2025?
4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 17 Oct) for 4 days in a row from 16 October.
Which month has the most public holidays in Jamaica?
December, with 2 national holidays: Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.