UK Bank Holidays 2030
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2030, 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 2030
| Date | Holiday | Day off | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 | Nationwide |
| Wednesday | 2nd January | Wed, Jan 2 | Scotland |
| Sunday | St Patrick's Day | Mon, Mar 18 | Northern Ireland |
| Friday | Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Monday | Early May bank holiday | Mon, May 6 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Spring bank holiday | Mon, May 27 | Nationwide |
| Friday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Fri, Jul 12 | Northern Ireland |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | Mon, Aug 5 | Scotland |
| Monday | Summer bank holiday | Mon, Aug 26 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Saturday | St Andrew's Day | Mon, Dec 2 | Scotland |
| Wednesday | Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 | Nationwide |
| Thursday | Boxing Day | Thu, 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 2030?
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2030, 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 2030 this applies to St Patrick's Day (observed Monday, March 18, 2030), St Andrew's Day (observed Monday, December 2, 2030).
When is the first bank holiday of 2030?
New Year's Day on Tuesday, January 1, 2030.
When is the last bank holiday of 2030?
Boxing Day on Thursday, December 26, 2030.