In the United Kingdom public holidays are called "bank holidays" and are not identical across the country: Scotland and Northern Ireland have some that differ from England and Wales.
In 2024, United Kingdom has 13 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is December, with 3. 5 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 10 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. No holiday falls on a weekend, so none are "lost".
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Summer Bank Holiday (August 26) to Saint Andrew's Day (December 2): 98 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Saint Patrick's Day
March 18 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
Early May Bank Holiday
May 6 · Monday
Spring Bank Holiday
May 27 · Monday
Battle of the Boyne
July 12 · Friday
Summer Bank Holiday
August 5 · Monday
Summer Bank Holiday
August 26 · Monday
Saint Andrew's Day
December 2 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2024?+
United Kingdom has 13 official public holidays in 2024, with December being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in United Kingdom?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in United Kingdom in 2024?+
10 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.