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Public Holidays

	The following dates are observed as public holidays in Jamaica. The Bank of Jamaica and other financial institutions are closed for business on these days. Please note that date(s) in bracket represents date(s) on which holiday is actually observed.

2012
New Year's Day	Sunday	01(02)	January
Ash Wednesday	Wednesday	22	February
Good Friday	Friday	06	April
Easter Monday	Monday	09	April
Labour Day	Wednesday	23	May
Emancipation Day	Wednesday	01	August
Independence Day	Monday	06	August
National Heroes' Day	Monday	15	October
Christmas Day	Tuesday	25	December
Boxing Day	Wednesday	26	December

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