JamaicavsCuba
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
7
Only Jamaica
6
Only Cuba
What the numbers say
In 2026, Jamaica has 10 nationwide public holidays and Cuba has 9, so Jamaica gets 1 more day off. They line up on 3 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Jamaica has 7 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 6 for Cuba (3 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); Cuba offers 5 and 1. Jamaica has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Jamaica and July in Cuba.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Jamaica
Cuba is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Cuba
Jamaica is working these days.