BahamasvsJamaica
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
6
Only Bahamas
6
Only Jamaica
What the numbers say
In 2026, Bahamas has 11 nationwide public holidays and Jamaica has 10, so Bahamas gets 1 more day off. They line up on 5 dates, including Perry Christie Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Bahamas has 10 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Jamaica (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Bahamas offers 10 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 0 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Jamaica offers 4 and 2. Jamaica has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Bahamas and April in Jamaica.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Bahamas
Jamaica is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Jamaica
Bahamas is working these days.