United KingdomvsJersey
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
1
Only United Kingdom
5
Only Jersey
What the numbers say
In 2026, United Kingdom has 5 nationwide public holidays and Jersey has 9, 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: United Kingdom has 5 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Jersey (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, United Kingdom offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 0 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Jersey offers 6 and 1. Jersey has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in United Kingdom and May in Jersey.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only United Kingdom
Jersey is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Jersey
United Kingdom is working these days.
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