GuernseyvsFrance
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
5
Only Guernsey
7
Only France
What the numbers say
In 2026, Guernsey has 9 nationwide public holidays and France has 11, so France gets 2 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Spring Bank Holiday and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Guernsey has 8 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 9 for France (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Guernsey offers 7 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); France offers 5 and 3. France has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Guernsey and May in France.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Guernsey
France is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only France
Guernsey is working these days.