2036 Holidays - Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tuesday | Jan. 1, 2036 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 11, 2036 | National | All |
| Liberation Day (In Lieu) | Monday | June 16, 2036 | National | All |
| Peat Cutting Monday | Monday | Oct. 6, 2036 | National | All |
| King Charles' Birthday | Friday | Nov. 14, 2036 | National | All |
| Battle Day | Monday | Dec. 8, 2036 | National | All |
| Christmas Day | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2036 | National | All |
| Christmas Day Holiday | Friday | Dec. 26, 2036 | National | All |
| Christmas Day Holiday | Monday | Dec. 29, 2036 | National | All |
| Government Holiday | Tuesday | Dec. 30, 2036 | Government | All |
| Government Holiday | Wednesday | Dec. 31, 2036 | Government | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday
- This shift ensures that workers receive a weekday off.
- Employers must follow the official holiday calendar; employees working on the substitute Monday are entitled to overtime pay or compensatory leave according to local labor law.
2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday
- The public holiday is moved to the following Monday.
- Although the holiday originally falls on Saturday, the observance is shifted so that the holiday is celebrated on a weekday.
- Employers are required to adhere to this arrangement, and employees working on that Monday will receive the appropriate premium compensation as mandated by local regulations.
3. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- There is no automatic statutory mechanism to add extra “bridge” days beyond these shifts.
- Any additional days off provided to extend a holiday period are announced separately by the government or offered at the employer’s discretion.
4. Special Cases for Public Holidays
- Certain holidays with religious or traditional significance may have specific observance rules. If the official holiday calendar provides any exceptions, those will take precedence.
- Always refer to the official holiday calendar for any special instructions or variations.
5. Additional Notes
- The official public holiday calendar is published annually by the Falkland Islands government and is the definitive guide for observance.
- Employers must comply with the official calendar and any subsequent government decrees.
- Employees working on a public holiday—whether on the original date or the substitute day—are entitled to premium compensation or compensatory time off in accordance with local labor law.
- For the most current and accurate details, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any relevant government notices.