JerseyvsUnited Kingdom
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
5
Only Jersey
1
Only United Kingdom
What the numbers say
In 2026, Jersey has 9 nationwide public holidays and United Kingdom has 5, so Jersey gets 4 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Good Friday, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Jersey has 7 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 5 for United Kingdom (0 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); United Kingdom offers 5 and 0. Jersey has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Jersey and May in United Kingdom.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Jersey
United Kingdom is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only United Kingdom
Jersey is working these days.
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