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.

This is a public holiday in United Kingdom.

2nd January gives Scotland an extra day to recover from Hogmanay, the nation's renowned New Year's celebration. It’s a day for quiet relaxation, visiting family, or braving the winter sales. (Bank holiday in Scotland only)

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)

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.

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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.