{"country":"Falkland Islands","code":"fk","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/fk.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/fk","holidays":[{"date":"2026-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-04-03","name":"Good Friday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.","at_work":"Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid \"Happy Good Friday\". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the Easter weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, part of a long weekend","note":"Easter Monday is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries, so many people have a four-day weekend."}},{"date":"2026-06-14","name":"Liberation Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National (remembrance)","about":"14 June marks the end of the Falklands War in 1982, when Argentine forces surrendered and the occupation of the islands ended. It is observed on 15 June when the 14th is a Sunday. The day includes a thanksgiving service at Christ Church Cathedral, wreath laying at the Liberation Memorial and a military parade in Stanley.","at_work":"Fine to mention, with respect, as the day also remembers those who died in the war. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Liberation Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-06-15","name":"Liberation Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National (remembrance)","about":"14 June marks the end of the Falklands War in 1982, when Argentine forces surrendered and the occupation of the islands ended. It is observed on 15 June when the 14th is a Sunday. The day includes a thanksgiving service at Christ Church Cathedral, wreath laying at the Liberation Memorial and a military parade in Stanley.","at_work":"Fine to mention, with respect, as the day also remembers those who died in the war. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Liberation Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-10-05","name":"Peat Cutting Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, traditional","about":"The first Monday in October has been a public holiday since 2002.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-11-14","name":"King's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"The official birthday of the King, a holiday in places where King Charles III is head of state. It is celebrated on a chosen official day, usually around late May or June, not on his actual birthday of 14 November. The Falkland Islands keep 14 November itself. Most such places release a Birthday Honours list at this time.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off, often a Monday, so a long weekend. The date differs by place, so check the calendar.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, often a long weekend"}},{"date":"2026-11-16","name":"King's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"The official birthday of the King, a holiday in places where King Charles III is head of state. It is celebrated on a chosen official day, usually around late May or June, not on his actual birthday of 14 November. The Falkland Islands keep 14 November itself. Most such places release a Birthday Honours list at this time.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off, often a Monday, so a long weekend. The date differs by place, so check the calendar.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, often a long weekend"}},{"date":"2026-12-25","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2026-12-26","name":"Boxing Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.","at_work":"Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.","what_to_say":"I hope you're having a lovely break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-27","name":"Christmas Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"27 December is an additional public holiday after Christmas Day and Boxing Day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-28","name":"Boxing Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.","at_work":"Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.","what_to_say":"I hope you're having a lovely break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-29","name":"Christmas Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"27 December is an additional public holiday after Christmas Day and Boxing Day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! 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