Public holidays in United Kingdom 2020
Every public holiday in United Kingdom in 2020 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in United Kingdom, 2020
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year's Day | National |
| 2 January | Thursday | New Year Holiday | Regional |
| 17 March | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional |
| 10 April | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 13 April | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 8 May | Friday | May Day | National |
| 25 May | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday | National |
| 12 July | Sunday | Battle of the Boyne | Regional |
| 13 July | Monday | Battle of the Boyne (observed) | Regional |
| 3 August | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | Regional |
| 31 August | Monday | Late Summer Bank Holiday | National |
| 30 November | Monday | Saint Andrew's Day | Regional |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December | Saturday | Boxing Day | National |
| 28 December | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 9 national holidays in 2020, 8 fall on a weekday and 1 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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Other countries
Public holidays for 247 countries and territories, or back to United Kingdom.