Tynwald Day 2026
The Tynwald Day Ceremony and the Public Holiday will be Monday 6th July 2026.
Tynwald Day is usually held on the 5th July but when the 5th falls on a weekend, the Ceremony is moved to the following Monday. All planned activities happening around the formal ceremony will be happening as usual.
Click the links below for more information about the day.
Watch LIVE
A broadcast of the Tynwald Day ceremony WAS streamed live on monday 6th July 2026 at https://tynwald.live/
| Watch AGAIN ON THE TYNWALD YouTube Channel
Acts for Promulgation
Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Act 2025
AN ACT to amend the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 to expand the definition of “development”; provide for a system of prior approvals; provide for the imposition of fees and charges; and for connected purposes.
Income Tax Act 2025
AN ACT to confirm Temporary Taxation Orders and to amend the Income Tax Act 1970.
Treasury (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2025
AN ACT to amend Acts relating to finance, auditing and inspection of accounts; to make provision for the calling in by the Treasury of notes and coins in circulation; and to make provision for the imposition of certain fees and charges.
Reproductive Rights Act 2025
AN ACT to make provision in relation to fertilisation, embryology and surrogacy; make provision for the persons who are to be treated as the parents of a surrogate child; amend the Civil Registration Act 1984 in relation to registering births; and for connected purposes.
Statute Law Revision Act 2025
AN ACT to make minor, clerical, and substantive amendments to certain enactments.
Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) Order 2024 (Confirmation) Act 2025
AN ACT to confirm the Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) Order 2024.
Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Act 2026
An ACT to amend the Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) Act 2020 to extend the powers to make regulations; to make provisions in connection with pre-election constituency meetings, the maintenance of order at elections, venues for elections, nomination papers, declarations of interest, recall and oaths; and for connected purposes.
What's On and Entertainment
The entertainment on Tynwald Day before and after the Ceremony is always a focal point for friends and family. The entertainment will start at 9am with activities timetabled all day across the site including Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, the Viking Village in Cooil-y-Ree, the Global Village in the Arboretum and the Tynwald Fayre on the back Fairfield.
The Viking Encampment
The Vikings introduced the Norse system of law-making and open-air assemblies as part of their customs and legal systems. Known as Things, this is were where political decisions were made, laws upheld and disputes settled. They acted as meeting places and were often the focus for trade and religious activity. To celebrate Tynwald and our Viking history, a Viking encampment is set up in Cooil-y-Ree every year showing how our Viking ancestors settled on our Island.
The Global Village
The One World Centre will host the Global Village again this year, showcasing the variety of cultures here on the Isle of Man. The team provide fun, food, music, song and dance from around the world as well as loads of stalls from charities and other groups dedicated to making the world a fairer and more sustainable place for all.
Tynwald Fayre
A not to be missed part of Tynwald Day is all the stallholders on the Back Fairfield.
All plots are free and a ballot is taken each year to allocate plots to small businesses, charities and catering outlets. All add to the entertainment of the day and you never know what you might find, or who you might meet!
Manx Weekend
A celebration of Manx culture will take place across the Island on Tynwald bank holiday weekend.
Please contact the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald if you are running an event during the weekend and would like this to be listed across our digital channels.
The Isle of Man Government Domestic Event Fund offers support to event organisers and local authorities interested in running an event at any time of the year. There is more information on the Isle of Man Government site: www.businessisleofman.com/domestic-event-fund
Ceremony and Guests
Official Guests
Brigadier Piers L Ashfield DSO MBE
Commander of 38 (Irish) Brigade
Rt Hon. Kenneth Gibson MSP
Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament
Mr Mark Jessup
ACU Safety Compliance Officer for Road Race Events in the Isle of Man
Accompanied by Mrs Julia Jessup
Sir Richard McMahon
Bailiff of Guernsey
The Rt Hon. Caroline Nokes MP
Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways & Means)
Accompanied by Ms Eve Samson, Clerk of the Journals, House of Commons
The Rt Hon. Gavin Robinson MP
Leader of the DUP and Chair of the Manx APPG
Accompanied by Mrs Lindsay Robinson MBE
Mr Andrew Rosindell MP
President of Manx APPG, Chair of the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories APPG,
MP for Romford
The Honourable Jagdeo Singh MP
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Accompanied by Mrs Lynette Joseph-Guevara, Inter-Parliamentary Relations Coordinator
The Ceremony
The open-air sitting of Tynwald Hill continues a tradition which has lasted for over a thousand years. The ceremony’s roots are in the Viking customs of those who settled in the Island in the tenth century. Tynwald invites honoured guests from off-island to attend the religious service in the Chapel and the ceremony on Tynwald Hill itself showcasing Tynwald and the Isle of Man.
The traditional Tynwald Day ceremony begins when the participants in the parade assemble at St John's School ready to march up to line the processional way. The Lieutenant Governor arrives and receives the Royal Salute and inspects the Guard of Honour before laying a wreath on the War Memorial.
Following the service the outdoor part of the ceremony begins with processions to Tynwald Hill. During the ceremony on the Hill the Acts are promulgated, Coroners are sworn in and there is an opportunity to present Petitions for Redress. Those assembled then process back to the church for a sitting of Tynwald, during which the Acts are captioned.
Full details of the ceremony on Tynwald Hill and the sittings in the Chapel are detailed in the Tynwald Day programme. This is available free to Grandstand ticket holders or from the Information and Ticket point on Tynwald Day.
Transport and Parking
Bus Services
On Tynwald Day the Public Holiday bus service operates with additional journeys to serve the National Festivities at St. John's.
When published, services for Tynwald Day can be accessed here: Bus Vannin Tynwald Day Services (external link)
Parking
Parking for the general public will be available at St John's - see map.
Parking passes should be displayed in car windows to assist those directing traffic.
Please obey all traffic restrictions and follow all directions given by the Scouts who assist with traffic management on the day.
Stallholder parking - follow the instructions provided in your stallholder pack and use your provided car parking pass. All vehicles must be removed from the back Fairfield by 8:30am.
Disabled Parking
There will be a designated area at St John’s for reserved parking for persons in possession of a disabled badge. If you wish to apply for a parking pass (free of charge) please contact the Office on tel 685500 or enquiries@tynwald.org.im The passes will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis and despatched two weeks prior to the Ceremony.
Coach Parking
Due to the ceremony, associated security arrangements, the volume of traffic, and pedestrians there are no designated drop down zones for coaches close to the Hill or the Fairfield after roads close at 10am. Coaches will be required to use designated coach parking areas away from the main ceremony site and return at an agreed collection time.
We would encourage operators to schedule drops offs between 9.30am and 9.45am and ensure passengers are aware that walking will be required between drop off and pick up locations.
Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions
- There are significant restrictions on access to St. John’s during the morning related to the formal ceremony.
- Road closures through the village will be in force during this period and delays should be expected.
5th July - Tynwald Ceremony Rehearsal
08.30 - 09.30 CLEARWAY along Station Road, St John's from its junction with the A30 Patrick Road to its junction with the A1 Douglas to Peel Road AND along the A1 Douglas to Peel Road, St John's from a point outside the entrance to the Arboretum Car Park westwards to its junction with Station Road
09.30 - 11.00 Station Road, St John's from its junction with the A30 Patrick Road to its junction with the A1 Douglas to Peel Road
09.30 - 14.00 or until such time as the Rehearsal is finished A1 Douglas to Peel Road, St John's from a point outside the entrance to the Arboretum Car Park westwards to its junction with Station Road
6th July - Tynwald Day
Road Closures
08:45-22:30: Glen Mooar Road from the A1 Douglas to Peel Road to a point at the rear of Tynwald Hill indicated by barriers.
10:00-14:00: A1 Ballacraine to St Johns Main Road, extending westwards from a point opposite the west gable of the former Ballacraine Hotel to its junction with Station Road.
14:00-16:00: A1 from a point outside the entrance to the Arboretum Car Park westwards to its junction with Station Road.
10:00-16:00: Glen Mooar Road from the A1 Douglas to Peel Road to its junction with Brack and Broom Lane.
10:00-10:30 and 12:30-13:30: Station Road from the Tynwald Inn junction to the Patrick Road junction for the forming up and dissolution of the parades.
Traffic Restrictions
09.30-14.00 or until such time as the Ceremony is finished Clearway A1 Douglas to Peel Road, St John's (both sides) to its junction with Station Road to the bridge with the exception of Bus Vannin Vehicles
08:00-22:30: Clearway Glen Mooar Road, length of Glen Moar to its junction with the Poortown Road.
16:00-22:30: Glen Mooar Road from its junction with the Glen Mooar Loop Road to its junction with Brack and Broom Lane, one-way traffic system - Southerly.
16:00-22:30: Brack and Broom Lane from its junction with the Glen Mooar Road to its junction with the Glen Mooar Loop Road, one-way traffic system - North-Westerly.
16:00-22:30: Glen Mooar Loop Road from its junction with Brack and Broom Lane to its junction with the Glen Mooar Road, one-way traffic system - North-Easterly.
20mph limit on all affected roads for the duration of the restrictions.
Grandstand Tickets
Grandstand tickets will be available for purchase week end of May 2026.
Tickets for a grandstand seat are £5 each which includes a Tynwald Programme. Family tickets (two adults and any number of children) are also available.
Grandstand tickets are available to buy from Legislative Buildings, Douglas. The building is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm or tickets can be ordered over the phone with a card payment - telephone 685500. Please be aware that the Office in Douglas will not be open on Tynwald Day.
- Tickets can be collected from the Information and Ticket point in St. John's on 6th July.
- Tickets for Grandstand seating will also be available to purchase on Tynwald Day from the Information and Ticket point located on the back Fairfield behind the Grandstand.
Petitions of Redress
Persons wishing to present Petitions for Redress at the Tynwald Ceremony on 6th July are reminded that Petitions must comply with the Standing Orders of Tynwald.
Guidance for potential petitioners is available on the Tynwald website at www.tynwald.org.im/business/petitions/ or from the Legislative Buildings - Tel: 685500
Petitioners are strongly encouraged to seek advice from the Clerk of Tynwald in advance of submitting their Petition.
A meeting will be held at 10.15 am on 6th July, at the Lych Gate to the Royal Chapel.
For more information about petitions please click this link - https://www.tynwald.org.im/business/petitions
Media
Tynwald Day 2026 Media Short
Download
Media Releases
- Honouring our history and language with heart, soul and voice
- Petitioners advised to seek guidance early
Information for Media Representatives
Accreditation
As in previous years passes will be required for anyone attending the Tynwald Ceremony in the capacity of journalist/photographer on Monday 6th July 2026. Persons who are not accredited will not be permitted to enter the ceremonial precincts. In order to apply for accreditation, please contact this office - enquiries@tynwald.org.im
1. Only accredited media representatives may photograph, film, record or broadcast within the ceremonial precincts during the Tynwald Ceremony at St John’s on 6th July 2026.
2. Accredited media representatives must conduct themselves appropriately with the precincts, taking care not to cause any disruption or obstruction to proceedings.
3. Accredited media representatives must treat parliamentary staff and ceremony ushers with courtesy and consideration.
4. An appropriate standard of dress must be observed (office wear and ties for men).
5. Accreditation should be applied for annually and is not granted on a continuing basis.
6. Media Passes must be worn and visible at all times throughout the Ceremony.
Interviews
1. Tynwald Members may make themselves available for interview prior to 10.15 am.
2. Accredited media are asked not to attempt to interview Members of Tynwald or Official Guests from 10.15 am until the completion of the Ceremony.
3. The Ceremony does not end until after the departure of the Lieutenant Governor.
Access within the Ceremonial Precincts
Access is permitted to accredited media representatives within certain areas of the Tynwald Ceremonial Precincts. Access will still be restricted on the Hill, in the Chapel. the War Memorial and the Ceremonial Way.
Tynwald Day Social Media
The Tynwald Day social media accounts will provide up-to-date information and images from events:
