Public holidays
Gibraltar: 13 public holiday dates in 2026 (13 days off) and 15 in 2027 (15 days off), with 249 working days in 2026 and 249 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 |
| Monday 16 February 2026 | 2026-W08 | Winter Midterm Bank Holiday | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 6 April 2026 | 2026-W15 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| Tuesday 28 April 2026 | 2026-W18 | Workers' Memorial Day | Yes |
| Friday 1 May 2026 | 2026-W18 | May Day | Yes |
| Monday 25 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Spring Bank Holiday | Yes |
| Monday 15 June 2026 | 2026-W25 | King's Birthday | Yes |
| Monday 31 August 2026 | 2026-W36 | Late Summer Bank Holiday | Yes |
| Thursday 10 September 2026 | 2026-W37 | Gibraltar National Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | 2026-W53 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 15 February 2027 | 2027-W07 | Winter Midterm Bank Holiday | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | 2027-W13 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| Wednesday 28 April 2027 | 2027-W17 | Workers' Memorial Day | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | May Day | Yes |
| Monday 3 May 2027 | 2027-W18 | May Day | Yes |
| Monday 31 May 2027 | 2027-W22 | Spring Bank Holiday | Yes |
| Monday 14 June 2027 | 2027-W24 | King's Birthday | Yes |
| Monday 30 August 2027 | 2027-W35 | Late Summer Bank Holiday | Yes |
| Friday 10 September 2027 | 2027-W36 | Gibraltar National Day | 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 Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 28 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 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 | Monday 29 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Monday 25 May 2026 | Monday 31 May 2027 | +6 days |
| Winter Midterm Bank Holiday | Monday 16 February 2026 | Monday 15 February 2027 | −1 day |
| King's Birthday | Monday 15 June 2026 | Monday 14 June 2027 | −1 day |
| Late Summer Bank Holiday | Monday 31 August 2026 | Monday 30 August 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 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| April | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| May | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| June | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| September | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| November | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| December | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Q1 | 62 | 60 | −2 |
| Q2 | 59 | 61 | +2 |
| Q3 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Q4 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Year | 249 | 249 | 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.
The third Monday in February is a bank holiday in Gibraltar.
At work: A day off. Banks and many businesses are closed.
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.
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.
28 April is the international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work. It takes place around the world on 28 April.
At work: A solemn day; mention it only with respect. A day off.
International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a "great international demonstration" for the eight-hour day.
At work: Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.
A bank holiday on the last Monday of May. It replaced Whit Monday in 1971, after a trial of the last-Monday date from 1965 to 1970.
At work: Fine to mention. A Monday off, so a long weekend.
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.
A bank holiday on the last Monday of August (in Scotland the summer bank holiday is the first Monday in August). In London, the Notting Hill Carnival is held over the same weekend.
At work: Fine to mention. A Monday off, so a long weekend.
10 September is the official National Day of Gibraltar. It commemorates the first sovereignty referendum of 1967, in which Gibraltarian voters were asked whether they wished to pass under Spanish sovereignty or remain under British sovereignty.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
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.
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