United Kingdom Public Holidays 2043

New Year’s Day – Thursday, 1 January
Celebrated with fireworks, parties, and gatherings to welcome the new year.

St David’s Day (Wales - Observed, Not a Bank Holiday) – Sunday, 1 March
A day honoring St David, the patron saint of Wales, celebrated with parades and cultural events.
Good Friday – Friday, 27 March
A Christian holiday marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed with church services and reflection.
Easter Monday (Except Scotland) – Monday, 30 March
Celebrated with Easter egg hunts, family gatherings, and religious observances.

Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 4 May
Also known as May Day, celebrating the arrival of spring with festivals and community events.
Spring Bank Holiday – Monday, 25 May
A day off for many, marking the transition to summer, often enjoyed with outdoor activities and travel.

Trooping the Colour (Not a Bank Holiday, but Celebrated Nationally) – Saturday, 13 June
A grand military parade in London celebrating the monarch’s official birthday.

Orangemen’s Day (Northern Ireland Only) – Sunday, 12 July (Substitute Holiday on Monday, 13 July)
Commemorating the 1690 Battle of the Boyne, featuring parades and public gatherings in Northern Ireland.

Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) – Monday, 3 August
A day for relaxation, travel, and local events in Scotland.
Summer Bank Holiday (England, Wales & Northern Ireland) – Monday, 31 August
A public holiday marking the end of summer, often celebrated with fairs and outdoor activities.

Bonfire Night (Not a Public Holiday, but Widely Celebrated) – Thursday, 5 November
Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, celebrated with fireworks and bonfires.
St Andrew’s Day (Scotland Only - Bank Holiday in Scotland) – Monday, 30 November
Scotland’s national day, celebrating its patron saint with cultural and community events.

Christmas Day – Friday, 25 December
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with feasts and family gatherings.
Boxing Day – Saturday, 26 December (Substitute Holiday on Monday, 28 December)
A day associated with post-Christmas sales, sporting events, and social gatherings.