:Public holidays in Gibraltar

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The public holidays in Gibraltar are a mix of "bank holidays" and "public holidays" and are often used interchangeably, although strictly and legally there is a difference. Bank holidays are holidays when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day. Public holidays are holidays which have been observed through custom and practice.

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|title = HM Government of Gibraltar - BANK AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2018

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DateNameNotes
1 JanuaryNew Year's Dayfrom 1974, by Royal Proclamation. currently{{when|date=August 2017}} not proclaimed if 1 January falls on Saturday or Sunday.
Third Monday in FebruaryWinter Midterm Bank Holiday{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/1870747.stm |title=The rocky road to Spain |date=2002 |publisher=BBC News |access-date=9 October 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060218073355/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/1870747.stm |archive-date=18 February 2006 |df=dmy-all }}Usually, but in 2021 it was held on 15 February.
rowspan="2"| VariableGood FridayTraditional common law holiday Falls on {{#invoke:Easter|Calculate|{{CURRENTYEAR}}|format=j xg|day=Good Friday}} in {{CURRENTYEAR}}.
Easter MondayStatutory bank holiday, defined by name. Falls on {{#invoke:Easter|Calculate|{{CURRENTYEAR}}|format=j xg|day=Easter Monday}} in {{CURRENTYEAR}}.
28 AprilWorkers' Memorial Day
1 MayMay Day Bank Holiday
Last Monday in MaySpring Bank HolidayStatutory bank holiday from 1971, following a trial period from 1965 to 1970. Replaced Whit Monday, which was formerly a public holiday whose date varied according to the date of Easter. The legislation does not specify a name for the holiday, merely when it occurs. Falls on {{#expr:32-{{#time:N|{{CURRENTYEAR}}-05-31}} }} May in {{CURRENTYEAR}}.
Second Monday in JuneKing's Birthday
Last Monday in AugustSummer Bank HolidayStatutory bank holiday from 1971, following a trial period from 1965 to 1970. Replaced the first Monday in August (formerly commonly known as "August Bank Holiday". The legislation does not specify a name for the holiday, merely when it occurs. Falls on {{#expr:32-{{#time:N|{{CURRENTYEAR}}-08-31}} }} August in {{CURRENTYEAR}}.
10 SeptemberGibraltar National Day
25 DecemberChristmas DayTraditional common law holiday
26 DecemberBoxing DayStatutory bank holiday. Legislation does not name the holiday, but states that it falls on "26th December, if it be not a Saturday or Sunday." Falls on Monday 28 December 2020 (In lieu of Saturday 26 December 2020)

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|url = https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/press-releases/bank-and-public-holidays-2020-5363

|title = HM Government of Gibraltar - BANK AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2020

|access-date = 2020-01-02

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Notes

  • In 2020, 8 May was also a public holiday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

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