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2028 calendar

2028 public holidays in Jamaica

10 statutory holidays in 2028. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and the national postal service are closed.

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Holiday list

  1. Sat

    Jan 1

    New Year's DayNext

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  2. Wed

    Mar 1

    Ash Wednesday

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  3. Fri

    Apr 14

    Good Friday

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  4. Mon

    Apr 17

    Easter Monday

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  5. Tue

    May 23

    Labour Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  6. Tue

    Aug 1

    Emancipation Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  7. Mon

    Aug 7

    Independence Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  8. Mon

    Oct 16

    National Heroes Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  9. Mon

    Dec 25

    Christmas Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  10. Tue

    Dec 26

    St. Stephen's Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Jamaica in 2028?

Jamaica has 10 statutory holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Ash Wednesday (Mar 1), Good Friday (Apr 14), Easter Monday (Apr 17), Labour Day (May 23), Emancipation Day (Aug 1), Independence Day (Aug 7), National Heroes Day (Oct 16), Christmas Day (Dec 25), St. Stephen's Day (Dec 26).

Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Jamaica?

New Year's Day (Saturday, Jan 1). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.

Are banks open on public holidays in Jamaica?

Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Jamaica. The table above shows the bank and the national postal service status for each 2028 date.