Jamaica public holidays 2028
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 4
Jamaica public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| March 1 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| April 14 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 17 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 23 | Tuesday | Labour Day |
| August 1 | Tuesday | Emancipation Day |
| August 6 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| August 7 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day) |
| October 16 | Monday | National Heroes Day |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2028
- April 14 – April 174 days off
- May 20 – May 234 days off · if you take Monday May 22 off
- July 29 – August 14 days off · if you take Monday July 31 off
- August 5 – August 73 days off
- October 14 – October 163 days off
- December 23 – December 264 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 16 | 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 2028?
Jamaica has 11 public holidays in 2028; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2028?
In 2028, Jamaica has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.