Local Events

National Holidays:
· New Years Day  January 1
· Ash Wednesday early March
· Good Friday early April
· Easter Monday early April
· Labour Day May 22
· Independence Day first Monday in August
· National Heroes Day third Monday in October
· Christmas Day December 25
· Boxing Day December 26 When a public holiday falls on a Sunday the following day is also a holiday.

Early April is time for the Montego Bay Yacht Clubs Easter Regatta featuring sailboat races around Montego Bay.

Jamaicas prestigious International Marlin Tournament is held over 5 days each October out of Port Antonio Marina.

Spring Break - From mid-March to mid-April, Jamaica attracts students from campuses throughout North America. Special events and special discounts are available with a valid student I.D.

Golf is the sport during December when the World Championship of Golf take center stage. Top golfers from around the world vie for over $2.5 million U.S..

The Accompony Maroon Festival, held in early January in western Jamaica. The festival dates from the 1800s when the Maroons (escaped slaves and their descendants) celebrated freedom and their heritage with feasting, singing and dancing.