Key Facts

Location

Western entrance to the Mediterranean, southern tip of Europe.

Time

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Area

6.5 sq km (2.5 sq miles).

Population

27,928 (2006).

Electricity

220/240 volts AC, 50Hz. UK-style three-pin plugs are in use

Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2008-December 2009 period.

2008

1 Jan New Year's Day. 

10 Mar Commonwealth Day. 

21 Mar Good Friday. 

24 Mar Easter Monday. 

5 May May Day.

26 May Spring Bank Holiday. 

16 Jun Queen's Birthday.

25 Aug Summer Bank Holiday.

10 Sep** Gibraltar National Day.

25 Dec Christmas Day.

26 Dec Boxing Day.

2009

1 Jan New Year's Day. 

9 Mar* Commonwealth Day. 

10 Apr Good Friday. 

13 Apr Easter Monday. 

4 May May Day.

25 May Spring Bank Holiday. 

15 Jun Queen's Birthday.

24 Aug Summer Bank Holiday.

10 Sep* Gibraltar National Day.

25 Dec Christmas Day.

26 Dec Boxing Day.

Climate

Warm throughout the year, with hot summers and mild winters. Summer (May to September) can be very hot and humid. 

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