Upcoming holidays of UK

Keep track of the upcoming holidays in the UK with our updated calendar featuring national celebrations, bank holidays, and regional observances. Whether you’re planning a trip, scheduling time off, or simply staying informed, this guide helps you stay ahead of important dates across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Spring Bank Holiday
Monday – Public holiday observed on the last Monday of May; often marked by outdoor events, family...
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26 May
Spring Bank Holiday ( UK Bank Holiday )
Monday – Marks the end of spring and the beginning of summer with leisure activities and travel.
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26 May
Spring Bank Holiday ( UK Event )
Monday – Marks the end of the spring season; a public holiday.
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26 May
Spring Bank Holiday (UK Holiday )
Monday – Marks the end of spring and the beginning of summer.
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26 May
Spring Bank Holiday ( UK Public Holiday )
Monday – Marks the end of spring and the beginning of summer.
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26 May
Spring Bank Holiday ( UK Office Holiday )
Monday – Marks the end of spring and the beginning of summer.
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26 May
King’s Birthday
Saturday – Official celebration of the monarch’s birthday, marked by the Trooping the Colour parade in London....
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14 Jun
King’s Birthday ( UK Event )
Saturday – Official celebration of the monarch’s birthday.
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14 Jun
Father’s Day
Sunday – Celebration honoring fathers and father figures; marked by giving gifts and spending time with family....
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15 Jun
Windrush Day
Sunday – Commemoration of the arrival of the Windrush generation and their contributions to British society. Not...
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22 Jun
Muharram/Islamic New Year
Friday – Islamic New Year marking the beginning of the month of Muharram; observed with prayers and...
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27 Jun
Orangemen’s Day
Saturday – Also known as the Glorious Twelfth, commemorates the Battle of the Boyne in 1690; celebrated...
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12 Jul
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) ( UK Bank Holiday )
Saturday – Commemorates the 1690 Battle of the Boyne. Primarily celebrated by the Protestant community with parades.
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12 Jul
Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland) ( UK Event )
Saturday – Commemorates the 1690 Battle of the Boyne; a public holiday in Northern Ireland.
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12 Jul
Battle of the Boyne ( UK Holiday )
Monday – Commemorates the 1690 battle; also called Orangemen’s Day.
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14 Jul
Battle of the Boyne ( UK Public Holiday )
Monday – Commemorates the 1690 battle; also called Orangemen’s Day.
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14 Jul
Battle of the Boyne ( UK Office Holiday )
Monday – Commemorates the 1690 battle; also called Orangemen’s Day.
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14 Jul
Tisha B’Av
Saturday – Jewish day of mourning commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem;...
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2 Aug
Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland)
Monday – Public holiday in Scotland marking the end of summer; observed with various local events and...
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4 Aug
Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) ( UK Event )
Monday – Marks the end of summer; a public holiday in Scotland.
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4 Aug
Summer Bank Holiday ( UK Holiday )
Monday – Scotland’s version of the late summer bank holiday.
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4 Aug
Summer Bank Holiday ( UK Public Holiday )
Monday – Scotland’s version of the late summer bank holiday.
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4 Aug
Summer Bank Holiday ( UK Office Holiday )
Monday – Scotland’s version of the late summer bank holiday.
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4 Aug
Hindu Janmashtami (Smarta)
Saturday – Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna; observed with fasting, devotional singing, and temple...
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16 Aug
Hindu Janmashtami
Sunday – Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna; observed with fasting, devotional singing, and temple...
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17 Aug
Summer Bank Holiday (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Monday – Public holiday marking the end of summer; observed with various local events and family activities.
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25 Aug
Summer Bank Holiday ( UK Bank Holiday )
Monday – A late summer holiday used for family outings and events before the school year resumes.
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25 Aug
Summer Bank Holiday ( UK Holiday )
Monday – Provides a late summer break.
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25 Aug
Summer Bank Holiday ( UK Public Holiday )
Monday – Provides a late summer break.
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25 Aug
Summer Bank Holiday ( UK Office Holiday )
Monday – Provides a late summer break.
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25 Aug
Hindu Ganesh Chaturthi
Tuesday – Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha; observed with prayers, offerings, and cultural events....
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26 Aug
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Friday – Islamic observance commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad; celebrated with prayers, sermons, and community...
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5 Sep
Rosh Hashana
Tuesday – Jewish New Year celebration; observed with prayers, sounding of the shofar, and festive meals. Not...
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23 Sep
Yom Kippur
Friday – Jewish Day of Atonement observed with fasting and prayer. Not a public holiday in the...
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3 Oct
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Saturday – Christian observance honoring St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. Not...
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4 Oct
Sukkot
Tuesday – Jewish festival commemorating the sheltering of the Israelites in the wilderness. Not a public holiday...
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7 Oct
Hoshana Rabbah
Monday – Seventh day of Sukkot, marked by special prayers and rituals. Not a public holiday in...
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13 Oct
Diwali
Tuesday – Hindu festival of lights symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Not a public holiday...
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21 Oct
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Sunday – Clocks are set back one hour at 2:00 AM, ending British Summer Time.
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26 Oct
Halloween
Friday – Celebration involving costumes, trick-or-treating, and themed parties. Not a public holiday in the UK.
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31 Oct
Halloween ( UK Event )
Friday – A celebration involving trick-or-treating, costumes, and spooky themes.
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31 Oct
Guy Fawkes Day
Wednesday – Commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 with bonfires and fireworks. Not a public holiday...
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5 Nov
Guy Fawkes Day ( UK Event )
Wednesday – Commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 with fireworks and bonfires.
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5 Nov
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday – Honors those who have died in military service, observed with ceremonies and two minutes of...
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9 Nov
Remembrance Sunday ( UK Event )
Sunday – Honors those who have died in military service; observed with ceremonies and two minutes of...
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9 Nov
St. Andrew’s Day ( UK Bank Holiday )
Sunday – Honors Scotland’s patron saint, St. Andrew. Celebrated with cultural events and Scottish traditions.
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30 Nov
St. Andrew’s Day (Scotland) ( UK Event )
Sunday – Celebrates Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland.​
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30 Nov
St. Andrew’s Day ( UK Holiday )
Sunday – Honors Scotland’s patron saint.
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30 Nov
St. Andrew’s Day ( UK Public Holiday )
Sunday – Honors Scotland’s patron saint.
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30 Nov
St. Andrew’s Day ( UK Office Holiday )
Sunday – Honors Scotland’s patron saint.
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30 Nov
Immaculate Conception
Monday – Catholic observance celebrating the conception of the Virgin Mary free from original sin; not a...
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8 Dec
First Day of Hanukkah
Monday – Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem; celebrated with the lighting...
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15 Dec
Christmas Day ( UK Bank Holiday )
Thursday – Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with family gatherings, meals, and gift-giving.
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25 Dec
Christmas Day ( UK Event )
Thursday – Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ; a public holiday.
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25 Dec
Christmas Day ( UK Holiday )
Thursday – Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
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25 Dec
Christmas Day ( UK Bank Holiday )
Thursday – Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
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25 Dec
Christmas Day ( UK Office holiday )
Thursday – Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
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25 Dec
Boxing Day ( UK Bank Holiday )
Friday – Traditionally a day for giving gifts to service workers and shopping. Today it’s also known...
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26 Dec
Boxing Day ( UK Event )
Friday – Traditionally a day for giving gifts to the less fortunate; a public holiday.​
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26 Dec
Boxing Day ( UK Holiday )
Friday – Traditionally a day for giving gifts to the less fortunate.
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26 Dec
Boxing Day ( UK Bank Holiday )
Friday – Traditionally a day for giving gifts to the less fortunate.
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26 Dec
Boxing Day ( UK Office Holiday )
Friday – Traditionally a day for giving gifts to the less fortunate.
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26 Dec