Blein ny Gaelgey – Year of the Manx Language 2026
01 December 2025
The Year of the Manx Language is a year-long, island-wide celebration of the Manx language. The Year is for everybody – Manx speakers, people who don’t know any Manx yet, people who call the Isle of Man home, and visitors to these shores. It will be fun and accessible, and provide ways to engage for everyone!
The Year is organised by the Manx Language Network, Jeebin, a network of people working for the language.
Manx is an important part of the Island’s culture and Biosphere, and has been growing in popularity. We are really excited to have a whole year of celebrations where anyone can get involved.
We’re encouraging everyone to participate in the year, whether it’s:
- holding your own Manx themed events
- attending events listed on yearofmanx.im
- increasing your use of Manx
- finding out about how Manx can benefit your business or organisation
- creating something using Manx
- your own idea!
Email us if you want to chat through any ideas – we’re here to help: info@yearofmanx.im
We’d be delighted to see you at a special Year of the Manx Language community launch and info session at the Cooish Manx Language Festival at Peel Methodist Church on Saturday 8 November 11am-4pm. We will be giving a short formal presentation between 1pm and 1.30pm which will include time for questions and ideas.
Check out our website: https://yearofmanx.im