Category: Holidays

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St Patrick’s Day — Tuesday 2026/03/17. Applies in: Northern Ireland only. Quick answer: St Patrick’s Day is a UK bank holiday in Northern Ireland only. When is St Patrick’s Day? St Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday, 2026/03/17 across Northern Ireland only. History & meaning Public holiday in Northern Ireland marking the patron saint of Ireland.…

Battle of the Boyne — Northern Ireland Bank Holiday

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Battle of the Boyne — Monday (substitute) 2026/07/13. Applies in: Northern Ireland only. Quick answer: Battle of the Boyne is a UK bank holiday in Northern Ireland only. When is Battle of the Boyne? Battle of the Boyne falls on Monday (substitute), 2026/07/13 across Northern Ireland only. History & meaning Marks the 1690 Battle of…

The King’s Birthday — Public Holiday Status

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King’s Birthday (Trooping the Colour) — Saturday 2026/06/13. Applies in: Not a UK statutory bank holiday. Quick answer: King’s Birthday (Trooping the Colour) is a UK bank holiday in Not a UK statutory bank holiday. When is King’s Birthday (Trooping the Colour)? King’s Birthday (Trooping the Colour) falls on Saturday, 2026/06/13 across Not a UK…

2 January (Scotland Only) — Bank Holiday Explained

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2 January — Friday 2026/01/02. Applies in: Scotland only. Quick answer: 2 January is a UK bank holiday in Scotland only. When is 2 January? 2 January falls on Friday, 2026/01/02 across Scotland only. History & meaning An extra Scottish day reflecting Hogmanay traditions and the long Scottish New Year break. Where it applies 2…

Boxing Day — Bank Holiday Date, Pay & Substitution Rules

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Boxing Day — Monday (substitute) 2026/12/28. Applies in: England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland. Quick answer: Boxing Day is a UK bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland. When is Boxing Day? Boxing Day falls on Monday (substitute), 2026/12/28 across England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland. History & meaning Origins are disputed —…

New Year’s Day — UK Bank Holiday

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New Year’s Day — Thursday 2026/01/01. Applies in: England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland. Quick answer: New Year’s Day is a UK bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland. When is New Year’s Day? New Year’s Day falls on Thursday, 2026/01/01 across England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland. History & meaning Became a…

Christmas Day — Bank Holiday Date, Pay & Rules

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Christmas Day — Friday 2026/12/25. Applies in: England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland. Quick answer: Christmas Day is a UK bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland. When is Christmas Day? Christmas Day falls on Friday, 2026/12/25 across England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland. History & meaning 25 December has been a public…

Easter Monday — Date, History & Pay

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Easter Monday — Monday 2026/04/06. Applies in: England, Wales & Northern Ireland. Quick answer: Easter Monday is a UK bank holiday in England, Wales & Northern Ireland. When is Easter Monday? Easter Monday falls on Monday, 2026/04/06 across England, Wales & Northern Ireland. History & meaning The day after Easter Sunday. Falls between 23 March…

Spring Bank Holiday — Date, History & Pay

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