What are the public holidays in the UK?
We rely on them to add to our holiday quota, we always hope they fall on a Monday or Friday, and they give us an extra day off, that's right: bank holidays!
As they are about to arrive, to make your life easier Karen, we have grouped the public holidays that fall this year.
Celebrations and public holidays 🥳
Celebrations and public holidays | Date | For whom? |
|---|---|---|
New Year’s Day | Sunday 1 January 2023 | United Kingdom |
Last Day of the Hogmanay | Monday 2 January 2023 | Scotland |
Saint Patrick’s Day | Friday 17 March 2023 | Northern Ireland |
Mother's Day | Sunday 19 March 2023 | United Kingdom |
Good Friday | Friday 7 April 2023 | United Kingdom |
Easter Sunday | Sunday 9 April 2023 | England - Wales - Northern Ireland |
Easter Monday | Monday 10 April 2023 | England - Wales - Northern Ireland |
May Day Bank Holiday | Monday 1 May 2023 | United Kingdom |
Spring Bank Holiday | Monday 29 May 2023 | United Kingdom |
Father's Day | Sunday 18 June 2023 | United Kingdom |
Orangemen’s Day | Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Northern Ireland |
Summer Bank Holiday | Tuesday 1ᵉʳ August 2023 | Scotland |
Summer Bank Holiday | Monday 28 August 2023 (last Monday in August) | England - Wales - Northern Ireland |
St Andrew’s Day | Thursday 30 November 2023 | Scotland |
Christmas Day | Monday 25 December 2023 | United Kingdom |
Boxing Day / St. Stephen | Tuesday 26 December 2023 | United Kingdom |
New Year's Eve | Sunday 31 December 2023 | United Kingdom |
Visit the UK by playing!
Take advantage of these public holidays to visit the UK in a different way with an Urban Escape Game! Urban adventures that mix game and discovery. 🤗
What to do on these holidays?
And if you're wondering what to do on these holidays and how to spend your time, read our article "What to do on Sundays and public holidays". You will find more than 20 ideas for activities!
