Jamaica Public Holidays List 2024
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Jamaica year 2024
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Monday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | 14 Feb, Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | National holiday |
| 3 | 14 Feb, Wednesday | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| 4 | 20 Mar, Wednesday | March Equinox | Season |
| 5 | 29 Mar, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 6 | 31 Mar, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 7 | 01 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 8 | 12 May, Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 9 | 23 May, Thursday | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 16 Jun, Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| 11 | 20 Jun, Thursday | June Solstice | Season |
| 12 | 01 Aug, Thursday | Emancipation Day | National holiday |
| 13 | 06 Aug, Tuesday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 14 | 22 Sep, Sunday | September Equinox | Season |
| 15 | 21 Oct, Monday | National Heroes' Day | National holiday |
| 16 | 21 Dec, Saturday | December Solstice | Season |
| 17 | 24 Dec, Tuesday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 18 | 25 Dec, Wednesday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 19 | 26 Dec, Thursday | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 20 | 31 Dec, Tuesday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Ash Wednesday (14 Feb) : Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
Valentine's Day (14 Feb) : February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Jamaica (Kingston)
Good Friday (29 Mar) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (31 Mar) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (01 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Mother's Day (12 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Labor Day / May Day (23 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Father's Day (16 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in Jamaica (Kingston)
Emancipation Day (01 Aug) : Emancipation Day is a public holiday in Jamaica
Independence Day (06 Aug) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Jamaica
September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Jamaica (Kingston)
National Heroes' Day (21 Oct) : National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Jamaica
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Jamaica (Kingston)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Jamaica
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.