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Public holidays in United Kingdom, 2024
Holiday dates6vs 2023: -2
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 rank240 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | Mon | New Year's Day |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Fri | Good Friday |
| May 6, 2024 | Mon | May Day |
| May 27, 2024 | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2024 | Wed | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Thu | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2024
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Mar 29, 2024 – Mar 31, 2024 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| May 4, 2024 – May 6, 2024 | 3 days | May Day |
| May 25, 2024 – May 27, 2024 | 3 days | Spring Bank Holiday |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2023
- − Coronation of Charles III
- − New Year's Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2024 →
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.