Gibraltar holidays commemorates important historical events in their country, at the same time, celebrating in prayers and devotion for religious holidays.
Here is the list of public holidays in Gibraltar:
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
Monday, 3 January 2011: New Year’s Day (in lieu)
Gibraltar celebrates their new year with party events and amazing display of fireworks.
Monday, 14 March 2011: Commonwealth Day
This is a national holiday in Gibraltar celebrating the Commonwealth of Nations, attended by the Queen.
Friday, 22 April 2011: Good Friday
Monday, 25 April 2011: Easter Monday
These days are both Christian holidays. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Christ while Easter Monday celebrates the day after his resurrection.
Friday, 29 April 2011: Wedding of Prince William
This day was declared as public holiday celebrating the wedding of Prince William.
Monday, 2 May 2011: May Day Bank Holiday
May Day celebrates the works and contributions of the country’s workers for their country.
Monday, 30 May 2011: Spring Bank Holiday
In this day, the banks and shops usually close. Here, the people spend their breaks with their families.
Monday, 13 June 2011: Queen’s Birthday
Gibraltar celebrates the Queen’s Birthday on this day.
Monday, 29 August 2011: Summer Bank Holiday
Like Spring bank holiday, most shops and banks are closed on this day and people spend their day off in a vacation.
Saturday, 10 September 2011: Gibraltar National Day
Monday, 12 September 2011: Gibraltar National Day (in lieu)
This holiday celebrates the first sovereignty referendum of Gibraltar in 1967, wherein the votes are used to decide whether to pass under Spanish Sovereignty or remain under British rule with self government.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
Tuesday, 27 December 2011: Christmas Day (in lieu)
This is a Christian holiday celebrating the Birth of Christ.
Monday, 26 December 2011: Boxing Day
This day is usually held after Christmas Day and is often celebrated with sport events and other fun festivities that allow the entire family to enjoy the holiday.
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