Public holidays in Jamaica 2027

13 nationwide public holidays in 2027.

Nationwide holidays 2027

Long weekends and bridge days 2027

Based on nationwide holidays and the weekend in Jamaica (Saturday and Sunday). Regional, local and group holidays are not included.

Long weekends

• Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan · 3 days off
  New Year's Day
  Typically in Kingston: high 28°C (82°F), low 25°C (77°F), rain on 24% of days
• Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar · 4 days off
  Good Friday, Easter Monday
  Typically in Kingston: high 29°C (84°F), low 25°C (77°F), rain on 20% of days
• Sat 22 May – Mon 24 May · 3 days off
  National Labour Day, National Labour Day (observed)
  Typically in Kingston: high 30°C (86°F), low 26°C (79°F), rain on 67% of days
• Sat 31 Jul – Mon 2 Aug · 3 days off
  Emancipation Day, Emancipation Day (observed)
  Typically in Kingston: high 30°C (86°F), low 27°C (81°F), rain on 60% of days
• Fri 6 Aug – Sun 8 Aug · 3 days off
  Independence Day
  Typically in Kingston: high 30°C (86°F), low 27°C (81°F), rain on 53% of days
• Sat 16 Oct – Mon 18 Oct · 3 days off
  National Heroes Day
  Typically in Kingston: high 30°C (86°F), low 27°C (81°F), rain on 80% of days
• Sat 25 Dec – Mon 27 Dec · 3 days off
  Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (observed)
  Typically in Kingston: high 28°C (82°F), low 25°C (77°F), rain on 33% of days

Bridge days

No single-day bridges in 2027.

Leave planner 2027

Choose how many leave days you can take for one break. The planner finds the breaks that give the most days off in a row around nationwide holidays and weekends, and marks the leave days on the calendar below.

2027 calendar

Click working days on the calendar to choose your own leave days.

Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.