Isle of ManvsGuernsey
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
8
Days you're both off
2
Only Isle of Man
1
Only Guernsey
What the numbers say
In 2026, Isle of Man has 10 nationwide public holidays and Guernsey has 9, so Isle of Man gets 1 more day off. 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: Isle of Man has 10 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Guernsey (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Isle of Man offers 9 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Guernsey offers 7 and 1. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is April in Isle of Man and May in Guernsey.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Isle of Man
Guernsey is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Guernsey
Isle of Man is working these days.
Full calendars: Isle of Man · Guernsey