National Holidays in Jamaica in 2025
When are the next National holidays in Jamaica?
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Labour Day
May 23,. Replaced Empire Day in 1961. Marks a labour rebellion in 1938
Emancipation Day
Aug 1,. Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
Independence Day
Aug 6,. Jamaican independence was granted on August 6th 1962 and each year the date is dedicated ...
National Heroes' Day
Oct 20,. Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from ...
Christmas Day
Dec 25,. Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ...
Boxing Day
Dec 26,. The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was ...
List of Holidays in Jamaica in 2025
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | ||
| Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | National Holiday | ||
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | ||
| Sunday | Easter Day | National Holiday | ||
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | ||
| Friday | Labour Day | National Holiday | ||
| Friday | Emancipation Day | National Holiday | ||
| Wednesday | Independence Day | National Holiday | National Day | |
| Monday | National Heroes' Day | National Holiday | Third Monday in October | |
| Thursday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | ||
| Friday | Boxing Day | National Holiday |
| Key |
Notes
- All public holidays are governed by the provisions of the Holidays (Public General) Act of 1895
- With the exception of Labour Day any holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on that day
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