Public holidays in Jamaica, 2028
Jamaica has 11 public holidays in 2028. 2 fall on a weekend, so 9 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Saturdayweekend | New Year's Day |
| 1 March | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| 14 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 17 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 23 May | Tuesday | Labour Day |
| 1 August | Tuesday | Emancipation Day |
| 6 August | Sundayweekend | Independence Day |
| 7 August | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day) |
| 16 October | Monday | National Heroes Day |
| 25 December | Monday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2028, Jamaica's 11 holidays give 9 actual days away from work , because 2 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Jamaica have in 2028?
11, of which 9 fall on a working day and 2 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Jamaica fall on a weekend in 2028?
New Year's Day (1 January, Saturday), Independence Day (6 August, Sunday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.