Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Jamaica in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Feb 14 | Friday | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 26 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 23 | Saturday | Labor Day / May Day | Public Holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Labor Day / May Day observed | Public Holiday |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 6 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 19 | Monday | National Heroes' Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
