Ash Wednesday is a public holiday in Jamaica that marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. It is a day of prayer and fasting for many, and it is observed with the closure of all government offices, schools, and businesses. The Jamaica Stock Exchange and commercial banks do not operate on this day.
The date of Ash Wednesday varies annually as it depends on the date of Easter. It is officially designated as a public holiday under the Public Holidays Act of Jamaica.
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