UK Bank Holidays 2024
We love a good holiday here at the Ultimate Public Holiday Guide. Whether it’s putting your feet up and having a snooze after a hearty meal or getting out into the fresh air of the Peak District. Whatever tickles your fancy, have a great 2024!
Below you’ll find a list of all the bank holidays in the UK for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 2024. Click here to see more information on bank holidays throughout the UK and on the following links for bank holidays specific to each UK country: bank holidays in England and Wales 2024, bank holidays in Scotland 2024 and bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2024.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | New Year’s Day | All UK |
| 2 Jan | Tue | 2nd January | Scotland |
| 18 Mar* | Mon | St. Patrick’s Day | N. Ireland |
| 29 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | All UK |
| 1 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | All UK (ex. Scotland) |
| 6 May | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday | All UK |
| 27 May | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | All UK |
| 12 Jul | Fri | Battle of the Boyne | N. Ireland |
| 5 Aug | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Scotland |
| 26 Aug | Mon | Late Summer August Bank Holiday | All UK (ex. Scotland) |
| 30 Nov | Sat | St. Andrew’s Day | Scotland |
| 25 Dec | Wed | Christmas Day | All UK |
| 26 Dec | Thu | Boxing Day | All UK |
Note: 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.