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Public holidays in United Kingdom, 2018
Holiday dates6vs 2017: -1
Past year: recalculated from the python-holidays rules; one-off holidays declared at the time may be missing.
On weekdays6not on the weekend
On the weekend0weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days4
World rank239 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2018
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2018 | Mon | New Year's Day |
| Mar 30, 2018 | Fri | Good Friday |
| May 7, 2018 | Mon | May Day |
| May 28, 2018 | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2018 | Tue | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Wed | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2018
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2017 – Jan 1, 2018 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Mar 30, 2018 – Apr 1, 2018 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| May 5, 2018 – May 7, 2018 | 3 days | May Day |
| May 26, 2018 – May 28, 2018 | 3 days | Spring Bank Holiday |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2017
- − New Year's Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2018 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.