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Christmas Day (substitute day)

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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Reduced
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
SAT 25 Weekend
SUN 26 Weekend
MON 27 Holiday

3-day weekend (December 25 – December 27)

📣 Traveler notes

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

  • Jersey Boat Show (May): Features sailing and power boat displays in St Helier.
  • Battle of Flowers (August): A street carnival in St Helier, usually on the second Thursday/Friday.
  • Weekender (Late Aug/Early Sep): A rock festival held at the Royal Jersey Showground.
  • Jersey Regatta (Early Sep): Takes place at St Helier marina.
  • Jersey Air Display (September): Requires noting that the A2 main coast road is closed and airport flights may be disrupted.
  • When referring to residents, use 'Jerseymen' or 'Jerseywomen.' Note that the culture may exhibit strong European influences, and service standards may differ from those expected by mainland UK visitors.

About this holiday

Christmas Day is an annual global festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. In Jersey, while with religious origins, it is celebrated culturally as a major part of the annual holiday season.