Boxing Day

📣 Traveler notes

Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands. It is a self-governing British Crown dependency situated in the Bay of St Malo, 14 miles west of the Cherbourg peninsula of France.

• Jersey Boat Show: Takes place in May in St Helier, featuring sailing and power boats.
• Jersey Battle of Flowers: A street carnival in St Helier (second Thursday or Friday of August).
• Weekender: Rock festival typically held at the Royal Jersey Showground (late August/early September).
• Jersey Regatta: Takes place at St Helier marina in early September.
• Jersey Air Display: Held in September; note potential disruptions/closures affecting the A2 main coast road and airport flights.
• Use the respectful terms 'Jerseymen' or 'Jerseywomen' when referring to people from Jersey. Be aware that the local culture and service standards may align more closely with French standards than with Great Britain.