2020 Public Holidays
In the United Kingdom, there are 6 nationwide public holidays in 2020. This guide covers every upcoming bank holiday and national observance to help you plan your annual leave and time off efficiently. Explore the full list below to stay organised and keep track of key dates throughout the year.
Holidays by Nations
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2020 Public Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | New Year's Day The first day of the year, 1 January, is a bank holiday across the whole UK; a substitute day follows if it lands on a weekend. | Public Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday The Friday before Easter Sunday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus. A UK-wide bank holiday with a movable date. | Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Early May Bank Holiday A bank holiday on the first Monday of May, marking the start of spring and the historic labour movement. | Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Spring Bank Holiday A UK-wide bank holiday on the last Monday of May, creating a popular late-spring long weekend. | Public Holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day Christmas Day, 25 December, celebrating the birth of Jesus. A UK-wide bank holiday with a substitute day if on a weekend. | Public Holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day The day after Christmas, 26 December, traditionally for giving to others. A UK-wide bank holiday with a substitute if on a weekend. | Public Holiday |
Observances & Religious Holiday
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Valentine's Day The celebration of romance on 14 February, marked with cards, flowers and gifts. Not a bank holiday. | Observance | |
| Sunday | St David's Day The feast of Saint David, patron of Wales, on 1 March, marked with daffodils and leeks. Not a bank holiday. | Observance | |
| Sunday | Mothering Sunday The UK's Mother's Day, the fourth Sunday of Lent (three weeks before Easter). A movable observance, not a bank holiday. | Observance | |
| Thursday | St George's Day The feast of Saint George, patron of England, on 23 April. A cultural day, not a bank holiday. | Observance | |
| Sunday | Father's Day A day honouring fathers on the third Sunday of June. A popular observance, not a bank holiday. | Observance | |
| Saturday | Halloween The eve of All Saints' Day, 31 October, marked with costumes and trick-or-treating. Not a bank holiday. | Observance | |
| Thursday | Bonfire Night Guy Fawkes Night, 5 November, marking the 1605 Gunpowder Plot with bonfires and fireworks. Not a bank holiday. | Observance | |
| Sunday | Remembrance Sunday The second Sunday of November, honouring those who died in war, marked with a two-minute silence. Not a bank holiday. | Observance | |
| Thursday | New Year's Eve The last day of the year, 31 December, celebrated as Hogmanay in Scotland with fireworks and parties. Not a bank holiday. | Observance |