Pubs and nightclubs open later for Liberation 80

Monday, 31 March 2025 11:42

The Bailiff is allowing pubs, bars and nightclubs to stay open longer on 9 May to celebrate Liberation 80.

For one night only, opening hours have been extended to 3:00 am for nightclubs and midnight for pubs and bars.

Venues do not need to apply for the extension, as the change in time applies to all nightclubs and bars.

It is part of a weekend of celebration for islanders as Jersey marks 80 years since it was liberated from German occupying forces during the Second World War.

Liberation Day has officially been made the island's National Day, and the 80th Anniversary will be the first officially marked.

Islanders can get their free seated tickets for the Service of Thanksgiving and the re-enactment and contact their parish halls to be included in the parishes' seating.

A few tickets are available from the Royal Court Building for those who cannot access the internet.

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