2025 Holidays - Jamaica
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday | March 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Friday | May 23, 2025 | National | All |
| Emancipation Day | Friday | Aug. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Wednesday | Aug. 6, 2025 | National | All |
| National Heroes' Day | Monday | Oct. 20, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas Holiday | Friday | Dec. 26, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Jamaica workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Jamaica Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. General Observance
- Public holidays in Jamaica are established by national legislation and published in the official holiday calendar.
- These holidays include both national celebrations (e.g., Independence Day, National Heroes’ Day) and religious holidays (e.g., Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday).
2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday
- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a public holiday.
- This ensures that employees receive a weekday off in lieu of the holiday.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on that day.
- There is no automatic substitution to another weekday.
4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- Jamaica does not have an automatic statutory system for creating bridge holidays.
- However, some businesses and government offices may grant additional leave when a holiday is close to a weekend.
5. Additional Notes
- Employers must comply with the official holiday calendar as published by the Jamaican government.
- Employees required to work on a public holiday are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off as mandated by Jamaican labor law.
- For the most current and accurate details, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any recent government announcements.