National Day in Alderney

Alderney's west coast is a wetland world-renowned for its range of flora and fauna. Alderney wildlife is dominated by bird watching enthusiasts who take particular delight in the famous Alderney puffins or the Gannet colonies. As of March 2018, the island had a population of 2,019; natives are traditionally nicknamed vaques after the cows, or else lapins after the many rabbits seen in the island. Formally, they are known as Ridunians, from the Latin Riduna. The only parish of Alderney is the parish of St Anne, which covers the whole island.

Alderney's National Day is a celebration of the end of the German occupation. Alderney is one of the Channel Islands, part of the British Crown possessions of Guernsey, but has its own flag and coat of arms. Celebrations are also held on the islands of Guernsey and Jersey.