Public holidays
Falkland Islands: 12 public holiday dates in 2026 (12 days off) and 11 in 2027 (11 days off), with 253 working days in 2026 and 253 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Sunday 14 June 2026 | 2026-W24 | Liberation Day | Yes |
| Monday 15 June 2026 | 2026-W25 | Liberation Day | Yes |
| Monday 5 October 2026 | 2026-W41 | Peat Cutting Day | Yes |
| Saturday 14 November 2026 | 2026-W46 | King's Birthday | Yes |
| Monday 16 November 2026 | 2026-W47 | King's Birthday | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Sunday 27 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Holiday | Yes |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | 2026-W53 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 29 December 2026 | 2026-W53 | Christmas Holiday | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 14 June 2027 | 2027-W24 | Liberation Day | Yes |
| Monday 4 October 2027 | 2027-W40 | Peat Cutting Day | Yes |
| Sunday 14 November 2027 | 2027-W45 | King's Birthday | Yes |
| Monday 15 November 2027 | 2027-W46 | King's Birthday | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Sunday 26 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Monday 27 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | Christmas Holiday | Yes |
| Tuesday 28 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 29 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Peat Cutting Day | Monday 5 October 2026 | Monday 4 October 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| May | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| June | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| December | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Q1 | 63 | 62 | −1 |
| Q2 | 63 | 64 | +1 |
| Q3 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Q4 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| Year | 253 | 253 | 0 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
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.
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.
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.
The first Monday in October has been a public holiday since 2002.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
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.
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.
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.
27 December is an additional public holiday after Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
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