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!

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!