What's on in Saint Helier (Channel Islands), Jersey through the year

Quiet — school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather

Nothing new starts in January.

Still on: Elizabeth Castle closed for winter (2 Nov – 17 Mar (usually))

Shoulder season — school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month

Nothing new starts in February.

Still on: Elizabeth Castle closed for winter (2 Nov – 17 Mar (usually))

Shoulder season — school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month

Nothing new starts in March.

Still on: Elizabeth Castle closed for winter (2 Nov – 17 Mar (usually))

Shoulder season — school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month

• Nature

  Jersey Royal potato harvest

  1 Apr – 15 Jul · usually

  The first outdoor Jersey Royals are dug on the steep south-facing cotils in April and peak in May; honesty boxes by the roadside and restaurant menus make a point of them. Source ↗

Busy — Liberation Day, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it

• Holiday

  Liberation Day

  9 MayNational holidayCrowdedClosures

  The island's own national day on 9 May, marking the end of the German occupation: parades and a service in Liberation Square, and most of St Helier shut for it. The one date Jersey plans around. Source ↗

Still on: Jersey Royal potato harvest (1 Apr – 15 Jul (usually))

Busy — Beach season, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it

• Season

  Beach season

  20 Jun – 20 Sep · usuallySea warm enoughCrowded

  The Channel only really warms up for three months, and the tide does the rest of the work: the sea goes out far enough at St Aubin's Bay to double the beach. Bring a wetsuit if you plan to be in it long. Source ↗

Still on: Jersey Royal potato harvest (1 Apr – 15 Jul (usually))

Peak crowds — travelers describe it as peak season, Beach season

Nothing new starts in July.

Still on: Jersey Royal potato harvest (1 Apr – 15 Jul (usually)), Beach season (20 Jun – 20 Sep (usually))

Peak crowds — Beach season, Battle of Flowers

• Festival

  Battle of Flowers

  8–18 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedBook early

  Parish floats covered in cut flowers go down Victoria Avenue over two August days, with a lit parade on the second night. Free to watch from the pavement, and the island's beds go early for it. Source ↗

Still on: Beach season (20 Jun – 20 Sep (usually))

Busy — Beach season, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it

Nothing new starts in September.

Still on: Beach season (20 Jun – 20 Sep (usually))

Shoulder season — school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month

• Festival

  Tennerfest

  1 Oct – 15 Nov · usuallyHarvest

  Six weeks in autumn when restaurants across the island run fixed-price menus to fill the shoulder season. It is the cheapest time to eat well here and the weather is still usually kind. Source ↗

Quiet — school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather

• Closure

  Elizabeth Castle closed for winter

  2 Nov – 17 Mar · usually

  Jersey Heritage closes Elizabeth Castle and its amphibious ferry from early November to mid-March, and several other heritage sites cut back to weekends. Check opening days before planning around them. Source ↗

• Festival

  Fete de Noue Christmas festival

  25 Nov – 24 Dec · usuallyChristmas & New Year

  Jersey's Christmas festival fills Royal Square and the town streets with markets, street theatre and lights, and a lantern parade and float parade on early December weekends. Source ↗

Still on: Tennerfest (1 Oct – 15 Nov (usually))

Quiet — school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather

Nothing new starts in December.

Still on: Elizabeth Castle closed for winter (2 Nov – 17 Mar (usually)), Fete de Noue Christmas festival (25 Nov – 24 Dec (usually))