Which bank holidays are observed in each UK nation in 2016, and the date they fall. A dash (—) means it is not a bank holiday there.
| Bank holiday | ENG | SCT | WLS | NIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 Jan | 1 Jan | 1 Jan | 1 Jan |
| 2 January | — | 2 Jan | — | — |
| St Patrick's Day | — | — | — | 17 Mar |
| Good Friday | 25 Mar | 25 Mar | 25 Mar | 25 Mar |
| Easter Monday | 28 Mar | — | 28 Mar | 28 Mar |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 2 May | 2 May | 2 May | 2 May |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 30 May | 30 May | 30 May | 30 May |
| Battle of the Boyne | — | — | — | 12 Jul |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 29 Aug | 1 Aug | 29 Aug | 29 Aug |
| St Andrew's Day | — | 30 Nov | — | — |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec | 25 Dec | 25 Dec | 25 Dec |
| Boxing Day | 26 Dec | 26 Dec | 26 Dec | 26 Dec |
UK bank holidays differ between England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Always confirm with the official GOV.UK bank holidays list.