See the 2018 public holiday dates here. And what a superb time to get out and about. Get some fresh air, take the dog for a walk. Do something a little different perhaps.
Here you’ll find a comprehensive guide to upcoming public holidays in the UK. We also have specific pages for each part of the UK along with a history of how bank holidays have developed over the years, local traditions and customs so do visit the following pages for public holidays in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for an individual run down.
A date marked with an asterisk (or a *) is in lieu of, or a substitute for, the actual bank holiday should it fall on a weekend.
UK Bank Holidays in 2018
A list of bank holidays in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 2018
| Date | Day | Holiday | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | New Year’s Day | All UK |
| 2 Jan | Tue | 2 January | Scotland |
| 17 Mar* | Sat | St. Patrick’s Day | N. Ireland |
| 30 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | All UK |
| 2 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | All UK (ex. Scotland) |
| 7 May | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday | All UK |
| 28 May | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | All UK |
| 12 July | Thu | Battle of the Boyne | N. Ireland |
| 6 Aug | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Scotland |
| 27 Aug | Mon | Late Summer Bank Holiday | All UK (ex. Scotland) |
| 30 Nov | Fri | St. Andrew’s Day | Scotland |
| 25 Dec | Tue | Christmas Day | All UK |
| 26 Dec | Wed | Boxing Day | All UK |