Destination
Falkland Islands
South America · Stanley
Entry details
No data in the source
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Peat Cutting Day
October 5, 2026
Mon · in 6d
King's Birthday
November 16, 2026
Mon · in 48d
Battle Day
December 8, 2026
Tue · in 70d
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
Sat · in 88d
Christmas Holiday
December 27, 2026
Sun · in 89d
Government Holiday
December 30, 2026
Wed · in 92d
Government Holiday
December 31, 2026
Thu · in 93d
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+7 495 695-45-45MFA Crisis Centre (DSKC), 24/7About the country
- Capital
- Stanley
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- 2,638
- Area
- 12,173 km²
- Currency
- Pound · FKP
- Time zone
- 12:04UTC−3
- Sockets
- G
- Emergency
- 999all services
- Calling code
- +500
- Languages
- English
−6h vs. your time
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