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Guernsey public holidays 2026: 8 holidays, 3 long weekends

In 2026, Guernsey has 8 public holidays: 6 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 3 long weekends. Good Friday falls on April 3, 2026, and May is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

8Public holidays
6On weekdays
254Working days in year
10Longest break (days)
MayBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

Date	Weekday	Holiday	Substitute day
January 1, 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day	—
April 3, 2026	Friday	Good Friday	—
April 6, 2026	Monday	Easter Monday	—
May 4, 2026	Monday	Early May bank holiday	—
May 9, 2026	Saturday	Liberation Day	—
May 25, 2026	Monday	Spring bank holiday	—
December 25, 2026	Friday	Christmas Day	—
December 26, 2026	Saturday	Boxing Day	—
December 28, 2026	Monday	Boxing Day (substitute day)	Substitute day

2026 calendar

Holiday
Weekend
Substitute day

Holidays on weekend days

Holiday	Date	Weekday / Substitute day
Liberation Day	May 9, 2026	Saturday
Boxing Day	December 26, 2026	Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

Date	Days off	vacation days	Holiday
January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026	4	1	New Year's Day
April 3, 2026 – April 6, 2026	4	No leave needed	Good Friday, Easter Monday
March 28, 2026 – April 6, 2026	10	4	Good Friday, Easter Monday
May 2, 2026 – May 4, 2026	3	No leave needed	Early May bank holiday
May 2, 2026 – May 10, 2026	9	4	Early May bank holiday, Liberation Day
May 23, 2026 – May 25, 2026	3	No leave needed	Spring bank holiday

Moving holidays

Holiday	Date	Moving holidays
Good Friday	April 3, 2026	15 earlier
Easter Monday	April 6, 2026	15 earlier

All about public holidays in Guernsey