GU80LIB (Special Event) - Guernsey

Liberation Day – Guernsey’s National Celebration

Liberation Day is the national day of Guernsey, the second largest of the Channel Islands and a Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom.

It commemorates the liberation of the Channel Islands by British Forces on 9 May 1945, marking the end of nearly five years of occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II (since 30 June 1940).

Observed annually on 9 May, Liberation Day is a joyful and meaningful occasion for the people of Guernsey. The day is filled with vibrant parades, live music, community events, and a strong sense of unity and remembrance. It honours the resilience and spirit of those who endured the hardships of occupation, while celebrating their freedom and the island’s return to peace.

📡 Special Event Station: GU80LIB

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Guernsey, the Guernsey Amateur Radio Society will operate the special event station GU80LIB on 9, 10, and 11 May 2025.

Operations will take place on HF bands and via QO-100 Satellite (both Narrowband and DATV modes).

🔗 Learn more about Liberation Day 2025: https://liberationday.gg/