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Jamaica · Public holidays

Jamaica public holidays in 2029.

Complete list of 10 public holidays in Jamaica for 2029, plus 0 joint leave days and 0 regional observances. Find long weekends, dates, and historical context.

At a glance

Key facts: Jamaica 2029

Public holidays
10
National
Joint leave
0
Optional
Regional
0
Per state/region
Long weekends
5
3+ day breaks
Total days off
17
Cumulative
First holiday
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Last holiday
Dec 26
Boxing Day
Country code
JM
en-JM
Month by month

All Jamaica 2029 holidays

January1 holiday
1MonNew Year's Day
February1 holiday
18SunAsh Wednesday
March1 holiday
30FriGood FridayChristian
April1 holiday
2MonEaster MondayChristian
May1 holiday
23WedLabour Day
June0 holidays
No public holidays
July0 holidays
No public holidays
August2 holidays
1WedEmancipation Day
6MonIndependence Day
September0 holidays
No public holidays
October1 holiday
19FriNational Heroes Day
November0 holidays
No public holidays
December2 holidays
25TueChristmas DayChristian
26WedBoxing DayChristian

By category: 6 Civil · 4 Christian. Classification is derived from each holiday's name and underlying calendar system.

39 observances

Observances & international days · Jamaica 2029

Religious observances (Christian Easter cycle), international UN/WHO days, and cultural observances that are widely marked in Jamaica but are not official public holidays. Dates are algorithmic — accurate for any year.

Observances are marked but not gazetted as public holidays — workplaces, banks and schools usually remain open.

5 long weekends

Plan your 2029 time off

In 2029, Jamaica has 5 natural long-weekend opportunities, totaling 17 potential days off. Use our planner to optimize leave strategy.

New Year's Day
Dec 30Jan 1 · 3 days
Good Friday + Easter
Mar 30Apr 2 · 4 days
Independence Day
Aug 4Aug 6 · 3 days
National Heroes Day
Oct 19Oct 21 · 3 days
Christmas Day
Dec 22Dec 25 · 4 days
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5 long weekends
Jamaica 2029: 10 public holidays