National Heroes’ Day
Jamaica’s Holidays (Public General) Act schedule names the third Monday in October as National Heroes’ Day.
Date and recurrence
Third Monday in October annually
This observance follows a reusable calendar rule rather than one fixed Gregorian date. The actual date can move from year to year. Rule: Third Monday in October
Scope and status
The verified scope stored for this record is Jamaica / public holiday. The site preserves that boundary and does not infer broader government, global or public-holiday status from the observance name alone.
Also known as
Heroes’ Day (In Jamaica)
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Sources
- Ministry of Labour and Social Security — Holidays (Public General) ActOfficial Legislation
- Jamaica Information Service — Government ProtocolOfficial Government
Frequently asked questions
When is National Heroes’ Day?
Third Monday in October annually The stored recurrence guidance is: Third Monday in October.
Does National Heroes’ Day fall on the same date every year?
It follows a recurring calendar rule, so the Gregorian date can change from year to year.
Is National Heroes’ Day an official public holiday?
Within the verified scope, the authority record identifies it as Jamaica / public holiday. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes National Heroes’ Day?
The stored designation basis is: Jamaica’s Holidays (Public General) Act schedule names the third Monday in October as National Heroes’ Day.. Supporting provenance includes Ministry of Labour and Social Security — Holidays (Public General) Act. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is National Heroes’ Day international or country-specific?
This authority record is country-scoped to Jamaica. Its fuller verified scope is: Jamaica / public holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual layer is source-backed and keeps its date rule, scope, provenance and editorial guardrails attached to the authority record. This record was checked on 2026-09-08.
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