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Independence Day 2026
Independence Day is a public holiday in Jamaica, observed on Thursday, Aug 6, 2026.
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- Public holiday
- Date
- Aug 6, 2026
- Day of week
- Thursday
- Day off
- Yes
Independence Day stands alone — no weekend on either side. Take 1 day of leave (Aug 7) for 4 consecutive days off. All long weekends in Jamaica 2026 →
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- Sat 1🇯🇲Emancipation Day
- Thu 6🇯🇲Independence Day