Holidays in Jamaica in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Jamaica in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Jamaica.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Jamaica
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Valentine's Day Jamaica
February 14 2025, Friday
Observance
Ash Wednesday Jamaica
March 5 2025, Wednesday
National
March Equinox Jamaica
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Good Friday Jamaica
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Jamaica
April 20 2025, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Jamaica
April 21 2025, Monday
National
Mother's Day Jamaica
May 11 2025, Sunday
Observance
Labor Day / May Day Jamaica
May 23 2025, Friday
National
Father's Day Jamaica
June 15 2025, Sunday
Observance
June Solstice Jamaica
June 20 2025, Friday
Seasonal
Emancipation Day Jamaica
August 1 2025, Friday
National
Independence Day Jamaica
August 6 2025, Wednesday
National
September Equinox Jamaica
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
National Heroes' Day Jamaica
October 20 2025, Monday
National
December Solstice Jamaica
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Jamaica
December 24 2025, Wednesday
Observance
Christmas Day Jamaica
December 25 2025, Thursday
National
Boxing Day Jamaica
December 26 2025, Friday
National
New Year's Eve Jamaica
December 31 2025, Wednesday
Observance