There are ten public holidays in Guernsey in 2023, one of which falls on the weekend: Saturday and Sunday.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world. The holiday falls on January 1, 2023, and is observed on January 2, 2023.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, April 7, 2023.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 10, 2023.
Liberation Day
Liberation Day, observed on May 9, 2023, marks the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II in 1945. Guernsey is an island and self-governing British Crown Dependency in the English Channel.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen's Day and is widely known as a shopping holiday in some countries. It falls on December 26, 2023.
The following is the list of public holidays in Guernsey 2023.
Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
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New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
New Year's Day | Jan 02, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
Good Friday | Apr 07, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Easter Monday | Apr 10, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
May Day Bank Holiday | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
King's Coronation Day | May 08, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Liberation Day | May 09, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Spring Bank Holiday | May 29, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Summer Bank Holiday | Aug 28, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Guernsey in 2023.