JerseyvsGuernsey
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
8
Days you're both off
1
Only Jersey
1
Only Guernsey
What the numbers say
In 2026, Jersey has 9 nationwide public holidays and Guernsey 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: Jersey has 7 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Guernsey (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Jersey offers 6 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 May in Jersey and May in Guernsey.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Jersey
Guernsey is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Guernsey
Jersey is working these days.