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United States Embassy and Consulates in Jamaica
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
142 Old Hope Road Kingston 6 Jamaica, West Indies
Phone: +876 702 6000
Working hours: Open now (Close in 1 hours 38 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Jamaican and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| World Humanitarian Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 0 minutes |
| Senior Citizens Day | Friday, August 21 | 1 day, 20 hours |
| International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition | Sunday, August 23 | 3 days, 20 hours |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 6 days, 20 hours |
| Lyndon Baines Johnson Day | Thursday, August 27 | 1 week |
| International Day against Nuclear Tests | Saturday, August 29 | 1 week, 2 days |
| International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances | Sunday, August 30 | 1 week, 3 days |
| International Overdose Awareness Day | Monday, August 31 | 1 week, 4 days |
| World Sexual Health Day | Friday, September 04 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Jamaica?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Jamaica including and Kingston.
2 - Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for United States?
Jamaican citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Jamaica for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Jamaica?
The U.S. representative offices in Jamaica will be closed in observance of the following Jamaican and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- World Humanitarian Day (US & US) Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (7 hours, 38 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Jamaica
Washington D.C., United States time is 2:00 hours behind Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica
16:22PMTuesday, August 18, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
14:22PMTuesday, August 18, 2026