Jamaica public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 10
- On a weekend
- 0
- Long weekends
- 3
Jamaica public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| February 14 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 1 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 23 | Thursday | Labour Day |
| August 1 | Thursday | Emancipation Day |
| August 6 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| October 21 | Monday | National Heroes Day |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Thursday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- March 29 – April 14 days off
- May 23 – May 264 days off · if you take Friday May 24 off
- August 1 – August 44 days off · if you take Friday August 2 off
- August 3 – August 64 days off · if you take Monday August 5 off
- October 19 – October 213 days off
- December 25 – December 295 days off · if you take Friday December 27 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 31 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Jamaica have in 2024?
Jamaica has 10 public holidays in 2024; 0 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, Jamaica has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 4 more if you take one bridge day off.