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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: Close now (Open in 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Day of Friendship | Thursday, July 30 | 3 hours, 41 minutes |
| Emancipation Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 days, 3 hours |
| Coast Guard Birthday | Tuesday, August 04 | 5 days, 3 hours |
| Independence Day | Thursday, August 06 | 1 week |
| Purple Heart Day | Friday, August 07 | 1 week, 1 day |
| International Day of the World's Indigenous People | Sunday, August 09 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Victory Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 week, 4 days |
| International Youth Day | Wednesday, August 12 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Bennington Battle Day | Sunday, August 16 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
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:
- International Day of Friendship (US & US) Thu, Jul 30, 2026 (14 hours, 42 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
09:18AMWednesday, July 29, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
07:18AMWednesday, July 29, 2026