Long weekends in Jamaica, 2026.
Jamaica, 2026: 6 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 3, for 23 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 16 October to 18 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (National Heroes Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 February to 18 February: 5 days off, take Mon 16 Feb and Tue 17 Feb as leave (Ash Wednesday)
- 6 August to 9 August: 4 days off, take Fri 7 Aug as leave (Independence Day)
Public holidays in Jamaica, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday 18 February | Ash Wednesday |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Saturday 23 May | Labour Day |
| Saturday 1 August | Emancipation Day |
| Thursday 6 August | Independence Day |
| Friday 16 October | National Heroes Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Jamaica in 2026?
Jamaica has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Jamaica in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Jamaica have in 2026?
Jamaica has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday.