When is the May 2021 bank holiday? Full list of days off this year

For the past year, most of us have had travel plans disrupted by the pandemic, meaning bank holidays – perfectly scattered throughout the year to elongate our time off from work for a much-needed holiday – are now even more precious; a chance to reset and rest during a time like no other.

While lockdown remains in place across the UK, the unlocking has begun, with people once again able to socialise in groups outdoors and stay at home orders being gradually lifted across England and the devolved nations.

While uncertainty about the possibility of holidays abroad abound, people can once again being planning day trips within the UK and doing more with their time off than just government-mandated daily walks – a welcome chance to switch off Zoom and get out the house.

So, whether you simply want something to look forward to or plan to book a staycation in the coming months, here are all the the bank holidays in 2021 for those living in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

2021 Bank and Public Holidays

New Year’s Day: Friday 1 January
St Patrick’s Day: Wednesday 17 March (Northern Ireland only)
Good Friday: Friday 2 April
Easter Monday: Monday 5 April
Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 3 May
Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 31 May
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day): Monday 12 July (Northern Ireland only)
Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 2 August (Scotland only)
Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 30 August
St Andrew’s Day: Tuesday 30 November (Scotland only)
Christmas Day (substitute day): Monday 27 December
Boxing Day (substitute day): Tuesday 28 December

Other key dates to remember for 2021:

Burns Night: Monday 25 January
Chinese New Year: Friday 12 Feb
Valentine’s Day: Sunday 14 Feb
Shrove Tuesday: Tuesday 16 Feb
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday 17 Feb
St David’s Day: Monday 1 March
Mother’s Day: Sunday 14 March
Palm Sunday: Sunday 28 March
Holi: Monday 29 March
Ramadan: Tuesday 13 April
Father’s Day: Sunday 20 June
Eid ul Adha: Tuesday 20 July
Muharram: Tuesday 10 August
Rosh Hashanah: Tuesday 7 September
Yom Kippur: Thursday 16 September 
Daylight saving time ends: Sunday 31 October
Halloween: Sunday 31 October
Guy Fawkes Night: Friday 5 November
Remembrance Day: Sunday 14 November
Diwali (TBC): Saturday 14 November
Hanukkah begins: Monday 29 November
St Andrew’s Day: Tuesday 30 November
Winter Solstice: Tuesday 21 December

You can read more about a holiday hack that will help you turn 19 days of leave into 48 full days off work in 2021, here.

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