Best Days to Take Leave in Jersey 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Thu, Apr 2 to get 5 days off from Apr 2 to Apr 6. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Easter Monday.
- Take Tue, Apr 7 to get 5 days off from Apr 3 to Apr 7. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Easter Monday.
- Take Fri, Jan 2 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Fri, May 1 to get 4 days off from May 1 to May 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Early May Bank Holiday.
- Take Tue, May 5 to get 4 days off from May 2 to May 5. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Early May Bank Holiday.
Jersey 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 7 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2026-01-01, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2026-04-03, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Easter Monday (2026-04-06, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Early May Bank Holiday (2026-05-04, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Spring Bank Holiday (2026-05-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Summer Bank Holiday (2026-08-31, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Christmas Day (2026-12-25, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Jersey Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2026-01-01) | Thu | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 (2026-04-03) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 (2026-04-06) | Mon | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 4 (2026-05-04) | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday | Public |
| May 9 (2026-05-09) | Sat | Liberation Day | Public |
| May 25 (2026-05-25) | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | Public |
| Aug 31 (2026-08-31) | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Public |
| Dec 25 (2026-12-25) | Fri | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 (2026-12-26) | Sat | Boxing Day | Public |
About Jersey Holidays & Observances
Jersey observes official statutory and national public holidays in 2026. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.