Liberation Day 1945 Credit: ITV Channel This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Channel Islands liberation. Jersey and Guernsey were freed from Nazi occupation on 9 May 1945. Sark residents were given their freedom a day later. While celebrations to mark the day have been scaled back, many of the events will be streamed online. Here is a rundown of what you can expect... Liberation Day Credit: ITV Channel News Jersey Due to Covid-19 a major public event has not been planned for this year. The Chief Officer for Jersey's Bailiff's Chambers says the continuing restrictions on numbers makes it "impractical" to hold a larger event and it is also "unrealistic" to put on an event with only 20 people.