Public holidays in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 2026
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has 13 public holidays and days off in 2026. The next one is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December, in 42 days.
Time in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands now · 2026 calendar with holidays
Public holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Saturday | Possession Day |
| Monday | Possession Day (observed) |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Saturday | Liberation Day |
| Monday | Liberation Day (observed) |
| Wednesday | Shackleton Day |
| Sunday | Mid-winter Day |
| Monday | Mid-winter Day (observed) |
| Friday | Environment Day |
| Friday | Christmas Day Next |
| Saturday | Boxing Day |
| Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
Public holidays in 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day |
| Sunday | Possession Day |
| Monday | Possession Day (observed) |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Sunday | Liberation Day |
| Monday | Liberation Day (observed) |
| Thursday | Shackleton Day |
| Monday | Mid-winter Day |
| Saturday | Environment Day |
| Monday | Environment Day (observed) |
| Saturday | Christmas Day |
| Sunday | Boxing Day |
| Monday | Christmas Day (observed) |
| Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in 2026?
13 days. The first is New Year's Day on 1 January, the last is Boxing Day (observed) on 28 December.
When is the next public holiday in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
Christmas Day: Friday, 25 December, in 42 days.
Is today a public holiday in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
No. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December, in 42 days.