Gibraltar’s National Day Celebrations Begin This Friday

The 2026 National Day celebrations will officially begin on Friday 21st August with the opening of the Gibraltar Fair. The Moorish Castle will also be lit up in red and white from Friday until 11th September.

A statement from the SDGG and GCS follows below:

The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) in collaboration with Gibraltar Cultural  Services (GCS), is pleased to confirm that the 2026 National Celebrations will officially  commence on Friday 21st August with the anticipated start of the Gibraltar Fair. 

In keeping with tradition, the Moorish Castle will be illuminated in red and white from Friday 21st August through to Friday 11th September 2026, symbolising the spirit and pride of our  community as we approach National Day.  

For further information please contact Mr Forty Azzopardi on 56641000 or GCS on 20067236 or  via email info@culture.gi.