Jamaica Public Holidays 2028

Public holidays in Jamaica, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2028 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
9public holidays
9fall on a weekday
5long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2028

Public holidays in 2028

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Saturday
In 433 daysCountdown
Ash Wednesday
Mar 1Wednesday
In 493 days
Good Friday
Apr 14Friday
In 537 daysCountdown
Easter Monday
Apr 17Monday
In 540 days
Labour Day
May 23Tuesday
In 576 days
Emancipation Day
Aug 1Tuesday
In 646 days
Independence Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Aug 7Monday
In 652 daysCountdown
National Heroes Day
Oct 16Monday
In 722 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
In 792 daysCountdown
Boxing Day
Dec 26Tuesday
In 793 daysCountdown

Working days in 2028

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21021
February21021
March23122
April20218
May23122
June22022
July21021
August23221
September21021
October22121
November22022
December21219
Total2609251

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

What is the next public holiday?
New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
How many public holidays are there in Jamaica in 2028?
There are 9 public holidays: New Year's Day, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Emancipation Day, National Heroes Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 9 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2028.
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 2028?
251 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 9 public holidays that fall on a weekday.