Public holidays in Jamaica
- Public holidays in Jamaica
Public holidays in Jamaica include Christian holidays and secular holidays. Fact|date=November 2007 The dates listed are for 2006.
Christian holidays
* Ash Wednesday (February 21)
* Good Friday (April 6)
* Easter Monday (April 9)
* Christmas Day (December 25)
Secular holidays
* Labour Day (May 23)
* Independence Day (August 6)
* Emancipation Day (August 1)
* National Heroes Day (October 18)
* New Year's Day (January 1)
* Boxing Day (December 26)
* Jonkanoo celebration held at Christmas time.
See also
* Culture of Jamaica
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