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Spring Bank Holiday

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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 23 Weekend
SUN 24 Weekend
MON 25 Holiday

3-day weekend (May 23 – May 25)

📣 Traveler notes

Jersey is a self-governing Crown Dependency, located 14 miles west of Cherbourg, France. Although geographically similar to the UK, its culture and service standards are often noted to resemble those of Paris.

  • Jersey Boat Show: Held in May in St Helier, featuring sailing and power boat displays.
  • Battle of Flowers: A street carnival held in St Helier on the second Thursday or Friday of August.
  • Weekender: A rock festival held at the Royal Jersey Showground, usually in late August or early September.
  • Jersey Regatta: Held at St Helier marina in early September.
  • Jersey Air Display: Takes place in September, along the Esplanade, potentially disrupting the A2 main coast road and airport flights.
  • Locals prefer to be referred to as 'Jerseymen' (Jèrriais) and 'Jerseywomen' (Jèrriaises'), rather than using generic British or nationality terms.

About this holiday

The Spring Bank Holiday is a national public holiday in the United Kingdom and the Crown Dependencies.