🇬🇸 Shackleton Day in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Shackleton Day is a public holiday observed in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

This year, Shackleton Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Shackleton Day', 'date_iso': '2026-05-20', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 5, 20), 'date_display': '20 May 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Wednesday'} in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

Next year, Shackleton Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Shackleton Day', 'date_iso': '2027-05-20', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 5, 20), 'date_display': '20 May 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Shackleton Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Shackleton Day', 'date_iso': '2025-05-20', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 5, 20), 'date_display': '20 May 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Tuesday'} in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

Yes, Shackleton Day is recognized as a public holiday in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Shackleton Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.