Public holidays in Gibraltar


The public holidays in Gibraltar are a mix of "bank holidays" and "public holidays" and are often used interchangeably, although strictly and legally there is a difference. Bank holidays are holidays when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day. Public holidays are holidays which have been observed through custom and practice.
DateNameNotes
1 JanuaryNew Year's Dayfrom 1974, by Royal Proclamation. currently not proclaimed if 1 January falls on Saturday or Sunday.
Third Monday in FebruaryWinter Midterm Bank HolidayUsually, but in 2021 it was held on 15 February.
VariableGood FridayTraditional common law holiday Falls on in.
VariableEaster MondayStatutory bank holiday, defined by name. Falls on in.
28 AprilWorkers' Memorial Day
1 MayMay Day Bank Holiday
Last Monday in MaySpring Bank HolidayStatutory bank holiday from 1971, following a trial period from 1965 to 1970. Replaced Whit Monday, which was formerly a public holiday whose date varied according to the date of Easter. The legislation does not specify a name for the holiday, merely when it occurs. Falls on May in.
Third Monday in JuneKing's Birthday
Last Monday in AugustSummer Bank HolidayStatutory bank holiday from 1971, following a trial period from 1965 to 1970. Replaced the first Monday in August