Below you'll find 2017's official holidays for Jamaica. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Jamaica Public Holidays 2017
Jamaica
There are 12 public holidays in Jamaica for 2017. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
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| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-01 | Sun | New Year's Day |
| 2017-01-02 | Mon | New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| 2017-03-01 | Wed | Ash Wednesday |
| 2017-04-14 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2017-04-17 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 2017-05-23 | Tue | Labour Day |
| 2017-08-01 | Tue | Emancipation Day |
| 2017-08-06 | Sun | Independence Day |
| 2017-08-07 | Mon | Independence Day (substitute day) |
| 2017-10-16 | Mon | National Heroes Day |
| 2017-12-25 | Mon | Christmas Day |
| 2017-12-26 | Tue | Boxing Day |
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