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National day of the Isle of Man
Tynwald Day (Manx: Laa Tinvaal) is the National Day of the Isle of Man. It is usually observed on 5 July (if this is a Saturday or Sunday, then on the
Tynwald_Day
Legislature of the Isle of Man
Tynwald (Manx: Tinvaal), or more formally, the High Court of Tynwald (Ard-whaiyl Tinvaal) or Tynwald Court, is the legislature of the Isle of Man. Established
Tynwald
Human settlement in the United Kingdom
usually on 5 July. Tynwald Day attracts thousands of spectators to watch the ceremony and participate in the Tynwald Fair. Tynwald Day, 5 July, corresponded
St_John's,_Isle_of_Man
Designated date on which celebrations mark the nationhood of a nation
A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people. It may be the date of independence, of becoming
National_day
Presiding officer of Isle of Man parliament
President of Tynwald (Eaghtyrane Tinvaal) is the presiding officer at the sittings of Tynwald Court in Douglas and is elected by the members of Tynwald from amongst
President_of_Tynwald
Topics referred to by the same term
Poland Tynwald Day, the national day of the Isle of Man SS Tynwald, several ships Tynwald South, a suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe Act of Tynwald, a statute
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Judge in Isle of Man
deemster and the Judge of Appeal. The deemsters also promulgate the Laws on Tynwald Day by reading out brief summaries of them in English and Manx. In the past
Deemster
Seventh month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars
(Australia) CARICOM Day (Guyana) Heroes' Day (Zambia) Mother's Day (South Sudan) National Day (Cayman Islands) Tynwald Day (Isle of Man) Unity Day (Zambia) Abolition
July
of Man, and is used every month in Tynwald, and annually during the Tynwald Day ceremony. There have been three swords used for such functions over the
Sword_of_State_(Isle_of_Man)
Former railway station in Isle of Man
junction of lines to Douglas, Peel, Ramsey and Foxdale. It was close to Tynwald Hill. The station began life in 1873 as the penultimate stop on the Peel
St_John's_railway_station
Genus of flowering plants used as herbs
mugwort is known as bollan bane, and is still worn on the lapel at the Tynwald Day celebrations, which also have strong associations with St. John. There
Mugwort
Lower house of the Isle of Man parliament
of Keys (Manx: Yn Kiare as Feed) is the directly elected lower house of Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man, the other branch being the Legislative
House_of_Keys
ˈlʲaɪdðəɾ], "The Reader") is an official who takes part in the annual Tynwald Day ceremony at St John's, Isle of Man. After the Coroner of Glenfaba "fences
Yn_Lhaihder
An act of Tynwald is a statute passed by Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man. Acts of Tynwald are structured in a similar format to Acts of the
Act_of_Tynwald
Manx tradition on 26 December
repertoire and it can frequently be seen performed at events such as Tynwald Day. The tune remains within the current Manx music repertoire, and it continues
Hunt_the_Wren
Type of public holiday
Monday is normally designated a bank holiday instead. When Christmas Day and New Year's Day fall on a Saturday (and thus 26 December and 2 January on a Sunday)
Bank_holiday
The Tynwald Honour is highest honour that Tynwald, the Manx parliament can bestow on an individual. It is officially presented on Tynwald Day in St John's
Tynwald_Honour
Manx gay rights activist
campaigner. He is known for publicly presenting a petition of grievance on Tynwald Day in 1991 to decriminalise homosexuality. Shea's activism began in the
Alan_Shea
Sheading of the Isle of Man
the sheading include St John's in the parish of German (home of the Tynwald Day ceremony), and Dalby, Foxdale, Glen Maye and Niarbyl (all in the parish
Glenfaba
Church of England ecclesiastical office
bishop's second in command", and this seniority is reflected, e.g., on Tynwald Day in the Order of the Procession, and by the fact that until 1919 the Archdeacon
Archdeacon_of_Man
Sword used as part of the regalia of a monarch
British Crown dependency), bearing the triskelion symbol, annually used on Tynwald Day Kingdom of the Netherlands, see Dutch Royal Regalia (made in 1840 for
Sword_of_state
on the Port Erin line and also worked special trains to St John's for Tynwald Day. Outside the holiday season the service to Port Erin was much reduced
Isle of Man Railway locomotives
Isle_of_Man_Railway_locomotives
Manx writer
formerly Yn Lhaihder ("The Reader") to the Parliament of the Isle of Man, Tynwald. He is considered one of the primary people behind the revival of the Manx
Brian_Stowell
Neolithic earthwork
Chase and is close to the henge monuments at Knowlton. The present-day Tynwald day ceremony on the Isle of Man involves the procession of parliament along
Cursus
Leadership position in religious institutions
School History. Retrieved 27 July 2025. "The Lord Bishop" (PDF). Tynwald Day 2017. Tynwald. 5 July 2017. p. 10. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 October
Bishop
Tall, flat-crowned formal hat
meetings, notably The Derby and Royal Ascot. Top hats are worn at the Tynwald Day ceremony and a few other formal occasions in the Isle of Man. In George
Top_hat
Station on the Isle of Man
largest crowd on a single day for what may possibly be the first time since the annual influx of passengers on Tynwald Day ceased to be a major part in
Castletown_railway_station
Isle of Man ferry
in Douglas, Isle of Man. Ben-my-Chree entered service on 5 July 1998, Tynwald Day - the Isle of Man's national holiday. At a gross tonnage of around 12
MS_Ben-my-Chree
Upper house of the parliament of the Isle of Man
both the Legislative Council and Tynwald Court, except that the Lieutenant Governor presides once a year on Tynwald Day. Furthermore, the Church of England
Legislative Council of the Isle of Man
Legislative_Council_of_the_Isle_of_Man
British Army general
Commander-in-Chief UK Land Forces, General Mansergh was a guest at the annual Tynwald Day Ceremony at St John's, Isle of Man. He was a guest of the Island's Lieutenant
Robert_Mansergh
Private school in the Isle of Man
have been invited to join the Force. To this day,[when?] the CCF provides a guard of honour on Tynwald Day.[citation needed] Under the auspices of the
King_William's_College
Representative of the British monarch in Isle of Man
president of the Legislative Council in 1980 and finally as president of Tynwald in 1990. Today the role of lieutenant governor is essentially ceremonial
Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man
Lieutenant_Governor_of_the_Isle_of_Man
Political party on the Isle of Man
strike started on 4 July and forced Governor Raglan to cancel the 1918 Tynwald Day ceremony. Raglan eventually backed down over the bread subsidy, and subsequently
Manx_Labour_Party
Ethnic group from the Isle of Man
in the Irish Sea in Northern Europe. The Manx are governed through the Tynwald (Ard-whaiyl Tinvaal), the legislature of the island, which was introduced
Manx_people
Steam-operated railway in the Isle of Man
came into effect on the first Monday of July, or immediately following Tynwald Day (5 July). This often stretched the railway's resources to the limit.
Isle_of_Man_Railway
Day of the year
Independence Day (Venezuela), celebrating the independence of Venezuela from Spain in 1811; also National Armed Forces Day. Tynwald Day, if July 5 is
July_5
Military unit
Royal Marines HMS Collingwood were present on the Isle of Man for the Tynwald Day ceremony on Monday 6 July 2015. The Bands of HM Royal Marines participate
Royal_Marines_Band_Service
Military unit
processions and parades ranging from Remembrance Sunday to the island's Tynwald Day. The Civil Defence Corps flag is paraded on such occasions by the Corps
Isle of Man Civil Defence Corps
Isle_of_Man_Civil_Defence_Corps
but without any legislation. 5 July on the island is, coincidentally, Tynwald day, a public holiday. It was clear that the board would have to collect
Healthcare_on_the_Isle_of_Man
fall on a Saturday or Sunday a substitute holiday will be observed the next day that itself is not a holiday. Isle Man Bank Holidays Mirzaliyeva, Maysara
Public holidays in the Isle of Man
Public_holidays_in_the_Isle_of_Man
This is an incomplete list of acts of Tynwald, made by Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man. Isle of Man Government Infocentre – Legislation database
List_of_acts_of_Tynwald
These were used in regular service on exceptionally busy days, such as Tynwald Day, but otherwise were confined to the school runs. By this time, they were
Isle of Man Railway rolling stock
Isle_of_Man_Railway_rolling_stock
circulate. However, the Manx population did not like the coin, and to this day they prefer their pound notes, which are still produced. Five pound coins
Coins_of_the_Manx_pound
Calendar year
24 – The earliest extant description of Tynwald Day; the annual meeting of the Isle of Man's parliament (Tynwald) is written down in law. Its first recorded
1417
British Anglican bishop
30 September 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017. "The Lord Bishop" (PDF). Tynwald Day 2017. 5 July 2017. p. 10. Retrieved 2 October 2017. Coldwell, John (9
Peter_Eagles
Month of 1979
open the Tynwald Day ceremonies. The millennial date appeared to have been picked arbitrarily, with no evidence of the founding of Tynwald in the year
July_1979
Objects of metalwork and jewellery in the regalia of a current or former monarchy
representative to the Isle of Man, the lieutenant governor, at each meeting of Tynwald day and dates from not later than the 12th century. It is popularly said
Crown_jewels
Mull of Galloway, arriving at Peel, Isle of Man on 4 July 1979 (day before Tynwald Day). As well as being followed by a film crew for BBC TV, the story
Odin's_Raven
British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea
retained its internal self-government. In 1881, the Isle of Man Parliament, Tynwald, became the first national legislative body in the world to give women
Isle_of_Man
July 4, 1945, as part of their two day trip to the Isle of Man during which the King officiated at the Tynwald Day Ceremony. With the ending of hostilities
RAF Training Flying Control Centre
RAF_Training_Flying_Control_Centre
Town on the Isle of Man
National Heritage. Tynwald used to meet in Castletown except on Tynwald Day, when it traditionally met (and still meets) on Tynwald Hill in St John's.
Castletown,_Isle_of_Man
Isle of Man passenger vessel
TSS (RMS) Tynwald No. 165281 was a passenger vessel which served with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company from 1937 until she was requisitioned for war
SS_Tynwald_(1936)
Decade
24 – The earliest extant description of Tynwald Day; the annual meeting of the Isle of Man's parliament (Tynwald) is written down in law. Its first recorded
1410s
Organization
Culture Vannin opened its doors to the public at Fairfield House on Tynwald Day 2016. It was previously located at The Nunnery, Douglas. Culture Vannin's
Culture_Vannin
Folk dance tradition of the Isle of Man
October 2017. Instructions for the dance, adapted from Mona Douglas' notes in Rinkaghyn Vannin Extract of a performance of the dance at Tynwald Day 2017
Hop-tu-Naa_(dance)
Law enforcement agency
"Isle of Man Coastguard receives Best Turned Out awards for Tynwald Day 2015". Tynwald. 1 September 2015. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021
Isle_of_Man_Coastguard
the most important in the Isle of Man. They take part in the annual Tynwald Day procession and have precedence or importance at other occasions. Lord
State officials of the Isle of Man
State_officials_of_the_Isle_of_Man
Parish on the Isle of Man
Peel. Other settlements in the parish include St John's, home of the Tynwald Day ceremony. It became traditional for German to annually light a beacon
German_(parish)
Manx writer
was appointed Yn Lhaihder (The Reader) for Tynwald Day, described by Clare Christian, the President of Tynwald, as "a role central to reaffirming the Manx
Robert_Corteen_Carswell
commemorative coinage. 1981: A 'Food for All' coin for the FAO. 1979: Day of Tynwald. Money portal Coins of the Manx pound "of Man km72.1 1/2 Penny (1981)
Commemorative coins of the Isle of Man
Commemorative_coins_of_the_Isle_of_Man
Canadian neuroscientist
programs to enhance diversity in Science were recognized in the annual Tynwald Day Ceremony, by the Isle of Man Government. She attended the University
Jane_Roskams
Manx politician
by the President of Tynwald and the Speaker of the House of Keys for his unparliamentary language. In 2011, during a 3-day Tynwald session Houghton was
John Houghton (Manx politician)
John_Houghton_(Manx_politician)
British novelist and playwright (1853–1931)
novels set in the Isle of Man boosted the tourist trade. Tynwald Day, the island's national day, became better known both in England and America because
Hall_Caine
Manx politician
(born 19 April 1954) is a Manx politician who served as the President of Tynwald from 2016 to 2021 and is a former Minister of the Isle of Man Government
Steve_Rodan
Passenger steam ship
Thursday 14 July. As well as this, the Fenella, along with her sister Tynwald, was employed in a series of round-the-island summer cruises. On Tuesday
SS_Fenella_(1881)
Executive head of the Manx government
by the lieutenant governor, but thereafter the chairman was elected by Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man. The title was changed to "chief minister"
Chief Minister of the Isle of Man
Chief_Minister_of_the_Isle_of_Man
Manx politician (born 1938)
who served two terms as Head of the Government. Gelling was born on Tynwald Day (5 July) 1938 in Santon, a village to the south-west of Douglas. He was
Donald_Gelling
are rejected by Tynwald members. 24 March – Andy Ralphs resigns as chief executive of the Isle of Man civil service. 25 March – Tynwald approves the Assisted
2025_in_the_Isle_of_Man
SS (RMS) Tynwald (III), No. 95755, was an iron passenger steamer which served with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, and was the third vessel in the
SS_Tynwald_(1891)
Manx language speaker and teacher
Miscellany with his wife. Radcliffe took over the role of Yn Lhaihder at the Tynwald Day ceremony from Charles Craine in 1978 and continued in that role until
Bill_Radcliffe
Presiding officer of lower house of Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man
quo. However the Speaker is entitled to, and does, speak in debates in Tynwald Court. All Speakers from 1750 to 1898 were members of either the Moore
Speaker_of_the_House_of_Keys
Cathedral in Peel, Isle of Man
the town of Peel. Built in 1879–84, it was made the cathedral by Act of Tynwald in 1980. It is the cathedral church of the Church of England Diocese of
Peel_Cathedral
Act of formally declaring a new law after its enactment
"promulgated" at an open-air sitting of Tynwald, usually held on Tynwald Hill at St John's on St John's Day (24 June) but since the adoption of the Gregorian calendar
Promulgation
Passenger steam ship
developing 8,500 shp (6,300 kW). Both Fenella and Tynwald were launched at Barrow on the same day, 16 December 1936. Whilst the twins were identical
SS_Fenella_(1936)
last. Tynwald was a reliable ship. A local newspaper described her as being 'as sure as a mountain goat'. The fastest ship of her day, Tynwald recorded
SS_Tynwald_(1846)
SS (RMS) Tynwald (II), No. 45474, was an iron paddle-steamer which served with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, and was the second vessel in the
SS_Tynwald_(1866)
in a Tynwald debate in December 2005, the Minister for Tourism and Leisure revealed that every visitor to Mann from the UK, even if only on a day visit
Common_Purse_Agreement
Manx shipping company
company of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The deal was approved by Tynwald on 16 May 2018. In early 2013, Sea Alliance announced plans for a new shipping
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Isle_of_Man_Steam_Packet_Company
Site of Iceland's ancient parliament
th in thirst. Dingwall and Tingwall in Scotland, Thingwall in England, Tynwald on the Isle of Man, Dinklage in Germany, and Tingvoll in Norway bear names
Þingvellir
Manx politician (1879–1942)
Retrieved 18 February 2026. "Women in Tynwald". Tynwald. Retrieved 18 February 2026. "Manx Heroes for International Women's Day". Culture Vannin. Retrieved 18
Marion_Shimmin
Goidelic Celtic language of the Isle of Man
mean "nonsense". Manx is used in the annual Tynwald ceremony and Manx words are used in official Tynwald publications. For the purpose of strengthening
Manx_language
Currency of the Isle of Man, at par with sterling
currency, and the aggregate total of notes issued must be pre-approved by Tynwald. ISO 4217 does not include a currency code for the Manx pound, but the
Manx_pound
domestic, legislative and political autonomy through its ancient Parliament Tynwald. By convention, the United Kingdom Government is responsible for the conduct
Human rights in the Isle of Man
Human_rights_in_the_Isle_of_Man
Treasurer. The Isle of Man (Customs) Act 1887 (50 & 51 Vict. c. 5) empowered Tynwald with the power to alter the rates of customs duties with temporary effect
Isle_of_Man_(Customs)_Acts
Manx politician (born 1950)
confirmed by Tynwald on Thursday, 14 December 2006 receiving 27 votes and the Lieutenant Governor appointed him Chief Minister later in the day. He then resigned
Tony_Brown_(Manx_politician)
British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic
in the world, behind the Sejm of Poland, the Parliament of England, the Tynwald of the Isle of Man, and the Althing of Iceland. The Constitution of Bermuda
Bermuda
Calendar year
fortifications (a castrum on an island) on the Senne River (modern Belgium). Tynwald (or Tynwald Court), the parliament of the Isle of Man, is founded. It remains
979
International day school in Harare, Zimbabwe
Harare International School (HIS) is an international, co-educational, day school in Harare, Zimbabwe with around 400 students from pre-kindergarten to
Harare_International_School
British musician (born 1946)
Willaston, where they lived for the next two years. The same year, he went to Tynwald Street Infants School. On his seventh birthday in 1953, he went to Desmesne
Barry_Gibb
Court position appointed by a monarch
The Seneschal of Tynwald is an administrative role to the Parliament of the Isle of Man, part of the staff of the Clerk of Tynwald’s Office. The Seneschal
Seneschal
Self-governing possessions of the British Crown
States so that the States can express their views on it. The Isle of Man's Tynwald claims to be the world's oldest parliament in continuous existence, dating
Crown_Dependencies
Norse seafarers, merchants and raiders
influence is also evident in concepts like the present-day parliamentary body of the Tynwald on the Isle of Man. Many common words in everyday English
Vikings
Governing assembly of early Germanic societies
Alþing and the Norwegian parliament, the Storting) and the Isle of Man (the Tynwald). The first detailed description of a thing was made by Tacitus in 98 CE
Thing_(assembly)
School in Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe
Springvale or Springvale House) is an independent, preparatory, boarding and day school in Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe that was established in 1952. The school
Springvale_House
Independent, day high school in Harare, Zimbabwe
Hellenic Academy is an independent, co-educational, day school in Harare, Zimbabwe. The school was founded by the local Greek community in 2008. Hellenic
Hellenic_Academy
Radio station in the Isle of Man
Trust, further distancing the station from Tynwald. Nevertheless, the company remains responsible to Tynwald and its operations are reviewed annually.
Manx_Radio
1944 World War II military operation
Gazette (Supplement). 31 October 1944. p. 5015. "Second report of the Tynwald Honours Committee 2004/2005" (PDF). June 2005. Archived from the original
Operation_Market_Garden
Official residence in Onchan, Isle of Man
residence of the Lieutenant Governor since 1863 and has been owned by Tynwald since 1903. The house was originally built as Bemahague Farm between 1820
Government_House,_Isle_of_Man
Church legislation
similar system – the diocesan synod takes the place of the General Synod, Tynwald takes the place of Parliament and the Bishop of Sodor and Man takes the
Church_of_England_measure
Private, day and boarding school in Harare, Zimbabwe
Arundel School is a private, day and boarding school for girls aged 12–18 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Arundel School was ranked 48th out of the top 100 best
Arundel_School
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