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United Kingdom Public Holidays 2020

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United Kingdom Public Holidays 2020

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1New Year's DayNew Year's DayThe first day of the year in the United Kingdom
22nd January2nd January (Scotland)Public holiday in Scotland only
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17St Patrick's DaySt Patrick's Day (Northern Ireland)Public holiday in Northern Ireland commemorating St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland
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10Good FridayGood FridayChristian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
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13Easter MondayEaster MondayPublic holiday on the day after Easter Sunday
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8Early May Bank HolidayEarly May Bank Holiday (VE Day)Moved from May 4 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
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25Spring Bank HolidaySpring Bank HolidayPublic holiday on the last Monday in May
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13Battle of the BoyneBattle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)Public holiday in Northern Ireland commemorating the 1690 Battle of the Boyne
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31Summer Bank HolidaySummer Bank Holiday (England, Wales & NI)Public holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the last Monday in August
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30St Andrew's DaySt Andrew's Day (Scotland)Holiday commemorating St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland
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25Christmas DayChristmas DayChristian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus
26Boxing DayBoxing DayTraditional day for giving gifts to service providers, now a public holiday
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Holiday Details

Review each holiday with local names and official notes.

DateHolidayDescription
Wed, January 1, 2020New Year's DayThe first day of the year in the United Kingdom
Thu, January 2, 20202nd January (Scotland)Public holiday in Scotland only
Tue, March 17, 2020St Patrick's Day (Northern Ireland)Public holiday in Northern Ireland commemorating St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland
Fri, April 10, 2020Good FridayChristian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Mon, April 13, 2020Easter MondayPublic holiday on the day after Easter Sunday
Fri, May 8, 2020Early May Bank Holiday (VE Day)Moved from May 4 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
Mon, May 25, 2020Spring Bank HolidayPublic holiday on the last Monday in May
Mon, July 13, 2020Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)Public holiday in Northern Ireland commemorating the 1690 Battle of the Boyne
Mon, August 3, 2020Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland)Public holiday in Scotland on the first Monday in August
Mon, August 31, 2020Summer Bank Holiday (England, Wales & NI)Public holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the last Monday in August
Mon, November 30, 2020St Andrew's Day (Scotland)Holiday commemorating St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland
Fri, December 25, 2020Christmas DayChristian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus
Sat, December 26, 2020Boxing DayTraditional day for giving gifts to service providers, now a public holiday
Mon, December 28, 2020Boxing Day (substitute)SpecialSubstitute holiday as Boxing Day falls on a Saturday
Official Sources

United Kingdom Officially published public holidays

Notes

1. Actual observance may change; check local authority updates.

2. Watch for compensatory days when holidays fall on weekends.