Public holidays · Americas · 2027
Jamaica Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Jamaica
Jamaica has 10 national public holidays in 2027. 5 of them fall on a weekday and 5 on a weekend. There are 3 long weekends.
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
3
Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Jamaica public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Ash Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Emancipation Day | Emancipation Day | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | National Heroes Day | National Heroes Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | 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 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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February 1
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May 1
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July
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August 2
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September
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October 1
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November
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December 2
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Long weekends in Jamaica 2027
3 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
4days
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
No leave needed
3days
Fri 6 Aug – Sun 8 Aug
No leave needed
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Jamaica
How many public holidays does Jamaica have in 2027?
10 national public holidays. That ranks Jamaica #167 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Jamaica in 2027?
3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave.
Which Jamaica public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Labour Day (Sun 23 May), Emancipation Day (Sun 1 Aug), National Heroes Day (Sat 16 Oct), Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec) and St. Stephen's Day (Sun 26 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Jamaica?
December, with 2 national holidays: Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.