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Public Holidays in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha — 2026
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha observes 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Nationwide | |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Regional | |
| Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Saint Helena Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday | Nationwide | |
| Friday, August 14, 2026 | Anniversary Day | Regional | |
| Monday, August 31, 2026 | August Bank Holiday | Regional | |
| Friday, November 20, 2026 | King's Birthday | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Monday, May 17, 2027 | Whit Monday |
| Friday, May 21, 2027 | Saint Helena Day |
| Saturday, August 14, 2027 | Anniversary Day |
| Monday, August 30, 2027 | August Bank Holiday |
| Friday, November 19, 2027 | King's Birthday |
| Monday, December 27, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Tuesday, December 28, 2027 | St. Stephen's Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.