Jamaica Independence Day

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2022 Date	August 6, 2022
2023 Date	August 6, 2023

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Jamaica Independence Day in 2022

Saturday, Aug 6

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Jamaica Independence Day History

Jamaica Independence Day celebrates Jamaica's independence from England. The Constitution took effect on August 6, 1962, and guaranteed the freedom, rights, and privileges of every Jamaican citizen.

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Today we honour Jamaica’s 60th Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 6th. On this day in 1962, the Jamaica Independence Act was passed by the United Kingdom Parliament. This was also the day that the Jamaican flag was flown for the first time. One Love https://t.co/ARWjcUq53L
— Guelph Black Heritage Society (@GuelphBHS) August 6, 2022

Today (August 4) #DurhamRegion raised the Jamaican flag to recognize Jamaica Independence Day on August 6. This year marks 60 years of independence and we celebrate with the Jamaican community in Durham. https://t.co/lTieUKXMeW
— Region of Durham (@RegionofDurham) August 4, 2022

Happy 60th Jamaica Independence Day! 🇯🇲 https://t.co/xFfYSbJ2by
— Gurpreet Singh Dhillon (@gurpreetdhillon) August 6, 2022

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Jamaica Independence Day Facts

The theme for Jamaica Independence Day in 2022 was Celebrating Jamaica (Building Character: Hearts through the Arts).
Due to the proximity of Independence Day (August 6) and Emancipation Day (August 1), the term "Emancipendence" was born to celebrate the period.
Jamaican Usain Bolt is widely considered to be the greatest sprinter ever. He has a record 8 Olympic gold medals, which he achieved in 3 consecutive Olympics. It was previously 9 medals but the 4 x 100 meters relay medal he won in the 2008 Olympics was taken from him because of a teammate's doping violation.

Jamaica Independence Day Top Events and Things to Do

Prepare the national dish of Jamaica, ackee and salt fish. Click here for ingredients and directions.
Watch the 1976 comedy-drama Smile Orange about tourism in Jamaica.
Listen to reggae music or attend a reggae event. Reggae is a music genre created in Jamaica.