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New Year's DayPublic holidayNationwide

Take Jan 5th off

Days off: Jan 1–Jan 55-day weekend

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Weekday: 13Saturday: 0Sunday: 0

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    New Year's DayPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 5 off

    Days off: Jan 1–55-day weekend
  • Jan
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    2 JanuaryPublic holiday

    2 January

    Regional
    Observed in Nations / regions: SCOTLAND

    Take Jan 5 off

    Days off: Jan 1–55-day weekend
  • Mar
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    Saint Patrick's DayPublic holiday

    Saint Patrick's Day

    Regional
    Observed in Nations / regions: NORTHERN IRELAND

    Take Mar 16, Mar 20 off

    Days off: Mar 16–205-day weekend
  • Apr
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    Good FridayPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 13, Apr 18 off

    Days off: Apr 13–186-day weekend
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    Easter MondayPublic holiday

    Easter Monday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 13, Apr 18 off

    Days off: Apr 13–186-day weekend
  • May
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    Early May Bank HolidayPublic holiday

    Early May Bank Holiday

    Nationwide

    Take May 2 off

    Days off: Apr 29–May 24-day weekend
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    Spring Bank HolidayPublic holiday

    Spring Bank Holiday

    Nationwide

    Take May 30 off

    Days off: May 27–304-day weekend
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    Battle of the BoynePublic holiday

    Battle of the Boyne

    Regional
    Observed in Nations / regions: NORTHERN IRELAND

    Take Jul 10, Jul 11, Jul 13, Jul 14 off

    Days off: Jul 8–169-day weekend
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    Summer Bank HolidayPublic holiday

    Summer Bank Holiday

    Regional
    Observed in Nations / regions: ENGLAND, WALES, NORTHERN IRELAND

    Take Aug 8 off

    Days off: Aug 5–84-day weekend
  • Aug
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    Summer Bank HolidayPublic holiday

    Summer Bank Holiday

    Regional
    Observed in Nations / regions: ENGLAND, WALES, NORTHERN IRELAND

    Take Aug 29 off

    Days off: Aug 26–294-day weekend
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    Saint Andrew's DayPublic holiday

    Saint Andrew's Day

    Regional
    Observed in Nations / regions: SCOTLAND

    Take Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29, Dec 1 off

    Days off: Nov 25–Dec 39-day weekend
  • Dec
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    Christmas DayPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend
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    Boxing DayPublic holiday

    St. Stephen's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 27 off

    Days off: Dec 23–275-day weekend

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

New Year's Day

3 Jan 2028

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.

2 January

4 Jan 2028

This is a public holiday in United Kingdom.

Saint Patrick's Day

17 Mar 2028

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

14 Apr 2028

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

17 Apr 2028

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

1 May 2028

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

29 May 2028

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

12 Jul 2028

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

7–28 Aug 2028

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)

Saint Andrew's Day

30 Nov 2028

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 Dec 2028

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 Dec 2028

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.

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