Public holidays
South Georgia: 13 public holiday dates in 2026 (13 days off) and 14 in 2027 (14 days off), with 252 working days in 2026 and 252 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 |
| Saturday 17 January 2026 | 2026-W03 | Possession Day | Yes |
| Monday 19 January 2026 | 2026-W04 | Possession Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | 2026-W17 | Liberation Day | Yes |
| Monday 27 April 2026 | 2026-W18 | Liberation Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 20 May 2026 | 2026-W21 | Shackleton Day | Yes |
| Sunday 21 June 2026 | 2026-W25 | Mid-winter Day | Yes |
| Monday 22 June 2026 | 2026-W26 | Mid-winter Day | Yes |
| Friday 30 October 2026 | 2026-W44 | Environment 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 |
| Sunday 17 January 2027 | 2027-W02 | Possession Day | Yes |
| Monday 18 January 2027 | 2027-W03 | Possession Day | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Sunday 25 April 2027 | 2027-W16 | Liberation Day | Yes |
| Monday 26 April 2027 | 2027-W17 | Liberation Day | Yes |
| Thursday 20 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Shackleton Day | Yes |
| Monday 21 June 2027 | 2027-W25 | Mid-winter Day | Yes |
| Saturday 30 October 2027 | 2027-W43 | Environment Day | Yes |
| Monday 1 November 2027 | 2027-W44 | Environment 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 |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| April | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| May | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| June | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| December | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Q1 | 62 | 61 | −1 |
| Q2 | 61 | 62 | +1 |
| Q3 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Q4 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Year | 252 | 252 | 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.
17 January remembers the day in 1775 when Captain James Cook took possession of the islands for Britain.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
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.
25 April marks the liberation of South Georgia from Argentina in the Falklands War of 1982.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
20 May is named after Ernest Shackleton, the polar explorer who died in South Georgia in 1922. At his wife's request he remained on the island and was buried in Grytviken cemetery.
At work: 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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