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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.