Jamaica Public Holidays 2023

Public holidays in Jamaica, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2023 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
8public holidays
10fall on a weekday
6long weekends (Mon or Fri)
250working days in 2023

Public holidays in 2023

New Year's Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Jan 2Monday
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Ash Wednesday
Feb 22Wednesday
Passed
Good Friday
Apr 7Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 10Monday
Passed
Labour Day
May 23Tuesday
Passed
Emancipation Day
Aug 1Tuesday
Passed
Independence Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Aug 7Monday
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National Heroes Day
Oct 16Monday
Passed
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
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Boxing Day
Dec 26Tuesday
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Working days in 2023

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22121
February20119
March23023
April20218
May23122
June22022
July21021
August23221
September21021
October22121
November22022
December21219
Total26010250

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 2023?
There are 8 public holidays: Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Emancipation Day, National Heroes Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2023.
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 2023?
250 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.