Events in Jersey
On these days the roads close, the town fills up and taxis are booked out. Book early.
| Event | When | Where | Taxi tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberation Day | 9 May every year (public holiday) | Liberation Square, St Helier | Crowds in town all day. Sunday and holiday fares (tariff 2) apply when it's a public holiday. |
| Battle of Flowers | Mid-August (13-14 August 2027) | Victoria Avenue, St Helier | Victoria Avenue is closed for the parades. Book your ride home after the Moonlight Parade fireworks in advance. |
| Jersey International Air Display | A Thursday in September (9 September 2027) | St Aubin's Bay | Heavy traffic along the bay. Elizabeth Castle is closed that day. |
| Jersey Marathon | Early October | Starts and finishes at the Weighbridge | Roads on the course close on race morning; allow extra time for airport runs. |
| Christmas and New Year | 24 December to 2 January | Island-wide | The busiest time for taxis. Tariff 3 applies from 7pm on 24 December to 7am on 27 December, and from 7pm on 31 December to 7am on 2 January. Book early. |
Dates come from the organisers and the Government of Jersey's list of public holidays. Check them before you plan around them.