Moore Town Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Moore Town?

Public holidays observed in Moore Town include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Jamaica, since Moore Town doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Moore Town, Portland Parish

Planning commercial schedules or travel in Moore Town, Portland Parish, Jamaica? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Moore Town.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Moore Town observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Independence Day on August 6) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Moore Town.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Moore Town, Portland Parish

This is Jamaica's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Jamaica's country-level and Portland Parish holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Moore Town as anywhere else in Jamaica.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Moore Town

These are Jamaica's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Jamaica's country and Portland Parish holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Moore Town just as everywhere else in Jamaica.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Independence Day	August 6	National Holiday	Full National Closure	opm.gov.jm

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Moore Town

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Independence Day	Fri, Aug 6, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Moore Town

Moore Town's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on Jamaica's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Moore Town's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Jamaica declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 1,119 and running on the America/Jamaica time zone, Moore Town follows Jamaica's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Moore Town Public Holidays

Are banks in Moore Town closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Moore Town close on official statutory public holidays.

What public holidays are observed in Moore Town?

Public holidays observed in Moore Town include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Jamaica, since Moore Town doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Moore Town?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Moore Town so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in Moore Town differ from other cities in Jamaica?

No — public holidays in Jamaica are set nationally, not city by city, so Moore Town observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Jamaica. This page is a convenient Moore Town-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Moore Town use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Moore Town runs on the America/Jamaica time zone. Since Jamaica's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Moore Town — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Moore Town's public holiday dates come from?

Moore Town follows Jamaica's national statutory holidays, published via opm.gov.jm — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Moore Town Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Independence Day (August 6)

📍 Moore Town Quick Facts

State / Province: Portland Parish

Population: 1,119

Time Zone: America/Jamaica

Coordinates: 18.0777°, -76.4258°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: -05:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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Emergency Number: 119

Driving Side: Left side

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