Jamaica Public Holidays 2022

Public holidays in Jamaica, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2022 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
10public holidays
8fall on a weekday
6long weekends (Mon or Fri)
252working days in 2022

Public holidays in 2022

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Saturday
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Ash Wednesday
Mar 2Wednesday
Passed
Good Friday
Apr 15Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 18Monday
Passed
Labour Day
May 23Monday
Passed
Emancipation Day
Aug 1Monday
Passed
Independence DayFalls on a weekend
Aug 6Saturday
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National Heroes Day
Oct 17Monday
Passed
Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Sunday
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Boxing Day
Dec 26Monday
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Christmas Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Dec 27Tuesday
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Working days in 2022

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21021
February20020
March23122
April21219
May22121
June22022
July21021
August23122
September22022
October21120
November22022
December22220
Total2608252

Where these dates come from

Official source: Jamaica Information Service: Public holidays

Weekend rule: Labour Day moves to Monday if May 23 falls on a Saturday or Sunday. Other holidays on a Sunday move to Monday; holidays on a Saturday are not moved.

Note: Labour Day moves to Monday if May 23 falls on a weekend. Other holidays that fall on a Sunday are observed on the Monday.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Jamaica in 2022?
There are 10 public holidays: New Year's Day, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Emancipation Day, Independence Day, National Heroes Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 8 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2022.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
Labour Day moves to Monday if May 23 falls on a Saturday or Sunday. Other holidays on a Sunday move to Monday; holidays on a Saturday are not moved.
How many working days are there in 2022?
252 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 8 public holidays that fall on a weekday.