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Jamaica observances

2 source-backed records whose verified scope explicitly identifies Jamaica. This is an observance index, not a public-holiday calendar.

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Jamaica Independence Day

6 August · Jamaica

The Organization of American States’ current country page lists Jamaica National Independence Day as 6 August.

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National Heroes’ Day

Third Monday in October annually · Jamaica / statutory public holiday and national remembrance day

Jamaica’s Holidays (Public General) Act schedule names the third Monday in October as National Heroes’ Day; Jamaica Information Service states that the country first celebrated National Her…