GuernseyvsJersey
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
8
Days you're both off
1
Only Guernsey
1
Only Jersey
What the numbers say
In 2026, Guernsey has 9 nationwide public holidays and Jersey has 9 — exactly the same number. They line up on 8 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Early May Bank Holiday.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Guernsey has 8 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Jersey (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); Jersey offers 6 and 1. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is May in Guernsey and May in Jersey.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Guernsey
Jersey is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Jersey
Guernsey is working these days.