Good Time to Visit
Weather
The weather in Gibraltar is warm throughout the year, with mild winters and hot summers. Summer (May to September) can be very hot and humid. Visitors are advised to bring lightweight clothing in the summer and mediumweights for winter months.
A more detailed look at the Gibraltarian weather may be found in Climate in Gibraltar.
Festivals
Gibraltar's National Day, on September 10th, commemorates the 1967 referendum when the people of Gibraltar voted to reject Spanish annexation by a massive majority. The day is a public holiday, during which most Gibraltarians dress in the national colours of red and white and attend a rally. The rally culminates with the release of thirty thousand red and white balloons representing the people of Gibraltar.
Public Holidays
The following table shows the public holidays celebrated in Gibraltar:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day |
| March/April (variable) | Good Friday |
| March/April (variable) | Easter Monday |
| March (second Monday) | Commonwealth Day |
| May (first Monday) | May Day |
| May (last Monday) | Spring Bank Holiday |
| June (first, second or third Saturday) | Queen's Birthday |
| August (last Monday) | Summer Bank Holiday |
| 10 September* | Gibraltar National Day |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Boxing Day |
* Observed on the following Monday if falls on a weekend.
