UK Bank Holidays 2029
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2029, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland 10. Bank holidays differ per nation: Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own extra days, shown in the Where column. Banks and most offices close; many shops stay open.
Bank holidays 2029
| Date | Holiday | Day off | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 | Nationwide |
| Tuesday | 2nd January | Tue, Jan 2 | Scotland |
| Saturday | St Patrick's Day | Mon, Mar 19 | Northern Ireland |
| Friday | Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Monday | Early May bank holiday | Mon, May 7 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Spring bank holiday | Mon, May 28 | Nationwide |
| Thursday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Thu, Jul 12 | Northern Ireland |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | Mon, Aug 6 | Scotland |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | Mon, Aug 27 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Friday | St Andrew's Day | Fri, Nov 30 | Scotland |
| Tuesday | Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 | Nationwide |
| Wednesday | Boxing Day | Wed, Dec 26 | Nationwide |
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day is given on the next weekday, usually the Monday. Substitute days are shown in amber. Week numbers follow ISO 8601 (Monday to Sunday).
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2029?
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2029, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland 10.
What happens when a bank holiday falls on a weekend?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day is given on the next weekday, usually the Monday. In 2029 this applies to St Patrick's Day (observed Monday, March 19, 2029).
When is the first bank holiday of 2029?
New Year's Day on Monday, January 1, 2029.
When is the last bank holiday of 2029?
Boxing Day on Wednesday, December 26, 2029.