Complete Holiday Calendar for All UK Regions
St. George's Day • Bank Holidays
View English holidays, bank holidays, and cultural celebrations including St. George's Day.
Burns Night • St. Andrew's Day
Discover Scottish holidays including Burns Night, St. Andrew's Day, and New Year celebrations.
St. David's Day • Welsh Culture
Explore Welsh holidays and celebrations including St. David's Day and cultural festivals.
St. Patrick's Day • Orangemen's Day
Find Northern Ireland holidays including St. Patrick's Day and regional celebrations.
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Bank holidays are public holidays in the UK when banks and most businesses are closed. There are 8 bank holidays in England and Wales, 9 in Scotland, and 10 in Northern Ireland.
Yes! Scotland has St. Andrew's Day and may substitute New Year's Day. Northern Ireland has St. Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne. Wales follows England's calendar.
Many shops remain open on bank holidays, especially supermarkets and retail stores. However, opening hours may be reduced. Check with individual stores.
Public transport typically runs on Sunday schedules during bank holidays. Some services may be reduced or cancelled entirely. Always check timetables in advance.
This depends on your employment contract. Many employers offer time-and-a-half or double time for bank holiday work, but it's not legally required.
The next upcoming bank holidays are listed above. Easter dates change each year, but most other bank holidays have fixed dates.