Here is a list of Jamaican Holiday for 2011 and 2011. During the Jamaican Public holidays, expect all government offices and most retail establishments to be closed.

Jamaican 2011 Public Holidays

• New Year’s Day  – 1 January 2011
• Ash Wednesday  -  9 March 2011
• Good Friday  -  22 April 2011
• Easter Monday     -  25 April 2011
• Labour Day  – 23 May 2011
• Emancipation Day – 1 August 2011
• Independence Day  -  6 August 2011
• National Heroes’ Day     -  17 October 2011
• Christmas Day     -  25 December 2011
• Boxing Day -  26 December 2011

Jamaican 2012 Public Holidays

• New Year’s Day  – 1 January 2012
• Ash Wednesday  – 22 February 2012
• Good Friday – 6 April 2012
• Easter Monday  – 9 April 2012
• Labour Day -  23 May 2012
• Emancipation Day – 1 August 2012
• Independence Day – 6 August 2012
• National Heroes’ Day –     18 October 2012
• Christmas Day  – 25 December 2012
• Boxing Day –     26December 2012