Boxing Day (substitute day)

📣 Traveler notes

Jersey is a self-governing British Crown dependency located 14 miles west of the Cherbourg peninsula. It is the largest and southernmost Channel Island.

• Jersey Boat Show (May, St Helier): Displays sailing and power boats.
• Jersey Battle of Flowers (August): Street carnival in St Helier (second Thursday/Friday).
• Weekender (Late Aug/Early Sep): Rock festival at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity.
• Jersey Regatta (Early Sep): Held at St Helier marina.
• Jersey Air Display (September): Viewers must note that the A2 coast road is closed and airport flights may be disrupted.
• The local population may identify as Norman or French, although some refer to themselves as British. Use 'Jerseymen' or 'Jerseywomen' when referring to local people. Note that the service culture may differ from the UK, exhibiting influences from Paris.