This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Guernsey in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Guernsey.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year's Day | Guernsey January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
March Equinox | Guernsey March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
Daylight Saving Time starts | Guernsey March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
Good Friday | Guernsey April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
Easter Monday | Guernsey April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
May Day | Guernsey May 4 2026, Monday |
National |
Liberation Day (except Alderney and Sark) | Guernsey May 9 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
Liberation Day (only Sark) | Guernsey May 10 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
Spring Bank Holiday | Guernsey May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
June Solstice | Guernsey June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
Summer Bank Holiday (only Alderney) | Guernsey August 3 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
Summer Bank Holiday (except Alderney) | Guernsey August 31 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
September Equinox | Guernsey September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
Daylight Saving Time ends | Guernsey October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
Homecoming Day (only Alderney) | Guernsey December 15 2026, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
December Solstice | Guernsey December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Day | Guernsey December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
Boxing Day | Guernsey December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |