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X-WR-CALNAME:United Kingdom Public Holidays 1979
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in United Kingdom for 1979.
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UID:new_years_day-1979-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19790101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19790102
SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Day (1 January) follows fireworks and countdowns with a relaxed start to the year\, often involving long walks and family lunches. A bank holiday across the entire UK.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:2 January-1979-01-02@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19790102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19790103
SUMMARY:2 January
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in United Kingdom.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:st_patricks_day_ni-1979-03-19@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19790319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19790320
SUMMARY:Saint Patrick's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Patrick's Day (17 March) is a vibrant celebration of Ireland's patron saint\, marked with parades\, music\, and a sea of green. While celebrated globally\, it is a public holiday only in Northern Ireland. (Bank holiday in Northern Ireland only)
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:good_friday-1979-04-13@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19790413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19790414
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday (date varies) is a solemn day observed with church services and hot cross buns. For many\, it marks the start of a four-day weekend and the first proper break of spring. A bank holiday across the entire UK.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:easter_mon-1979-04-16@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19790416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19790417
SUMMARY:Easter Monday
DESCRIPTION:Easter Monday (date varies) extends the holiday weekend\, often spent on family outings\, DIY projects\, or simply finishing the last of the chocolate eggs. (Bank holiday in England\, Wales\, and Northern Ireland only)
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:early_may_bank_holiday-1979-05-07@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19790507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19790508
SUMMARY:Early May Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Early May Bank Holiday (first Monday in May) signals the arrival of spring with village fetes\, maypole dancing\, and trips to the garden centre. A welcome day off as the weather warms up. A bank holiday across the entire UK.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:spring_bank_holiday-1979-05-28@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19790528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19790529
SUMMARY:Spring Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May) offers a chance for a mini-break before summer\, with seaside trips\, countryside walks\, and city festivals all popular choices. A bank holiday across the entire UK.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:battle_of_the_boyne_ni-1979-07-12@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19790712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19790713
SUMMARY:Battle of the Boyne
DESCRIPTION:Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day (12 July) commemorates the 1690 battle with large-scale parades by loyalist marching bands. It's a day of significant cultural and political importance in Northern Ireland. (Bank holiday in Northern Ireland only)
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:summer_bank_holiday-1979-08-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19790806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19790807
SUMMARY:Summer Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August) is the traditional end of the summer holidays\, marked by street carnivals (like London's Notting Hill Carnival)\, last-minute beach trips\, and barbecues. (Bank holiday in England\, Wales\, and Northern Ireland only)
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:summer_bank_holiday-1979-08-27@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19790827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19790828
SUMMARY:Summer Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August) is the traditional end of the summer holidays\, marked by street carnivals (like London's Notting Hill Carnival)\, last-minute beach trips\, and barbecues. (Bank holiday in England\, Wales\, and Northern Ireland only)
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:st_andrews_day_scot-1979-11-30@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19791130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19791201
SUMMARY:Saint Andrew's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Andrew's Day (30 November) is Scotland's official national day\, celebrating its patron saint with a feast of Scottish culture\, including traditional music\, ceilidh dancing\, and dishes like haggis and neeps. (Bank holiday in Scotland only)
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:christmas_day-1979-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19791225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19791226
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day (25 December) is a major cultural and religious holiday centered on family gatherings\, festive meals\, gift-giving\, and the King’s annual Christmas broadcast. A bank holiday across the entire UK.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:boxing_day-1979-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260501T094801Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19791226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19791227
SUMMARY:Boxing Day
DESCRIPTION:Boxing Day (26 December) is known for its major retail sales\, sporting events (especially football and horse racing)\, and leisurely walks to burn off the Christmas feast. A bank holiday across the entire UK.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/united-kingdom/1979
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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