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