Jamaica public holidays 2027
National public holidays in Jamaica. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| February 10, 2027 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 23, 2027 | Sunday | National Labour Day |
| May 24, 2027 | Monday | National Labour Day (observed) |
| August 1, 2027 | Sunday | Emancipation Day |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | Emancipation Day (observed) |
| August 6, 2027 | Friday | Independence Day |
| October 18, 2027 | Monday | National Heroes Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Jamaica have in 2027?
13 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2027, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Jamaica?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Jamaica holiday?
National Heroes Day on Monday, October 19, 2026.
How do I check Jamaica business days in code?
Call GET https://bankday.jacklehoff4866.workers.dev/v1/business-day?calendar=jm&date=YYYY-MM-DD with a free Bankday API key. The response says whether the date is a business day and gives the next and previous business days.