Public holidays 2029
The United Kingdom has 6 nationwide public holidays in 2029, plus 7 that apply only in part of the country. The first is New Year's Day on Monday 1 January and the last is Boxing Day on Wednesday 26 December.
All public holidays of 2029, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2029 | Nationwide |
| 2nd January | Tuesday, 2 January 2029 | Scotland |
| St Patrick's Day | Saturday, 17 March 2029Day off: Monday, 19 March 2029 | Northern Ireland |
| Good Friday | Friday, 30 March 2029 | Nationwide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 2 April 2029 | All except Scotland |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 7 May 2029 | Nationwide |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 28 May 2029 | Nationwide |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Thursday, 12 July 2029 | Northern Ireland |
| Summer bank holiday (Scotland) | Monday, 6 August 2029 | Scotland |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 27 August 2029 | All except Scotland |
| St Andrew's Day | Friday, 30 November 2029 | Scotland |
| Christmas Day | Tuesday, 25 December 2029 | Nationwide |
| Boxing Day | Wednesday, 26 December 2029 | Nationwide |
Some holidays are only observed in part of the country.
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Other notable days
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Epiphany | Saturday, 6 January 2029 |
| Pancake Day | Tuesday, 13 February 2029 |
| Valentine's Day | Wednesday, 14 February 2029 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, 11 March 2029 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 1 April 2029 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 10 May 2029 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, 20 May 2029 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, 21 May 2029 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, 17 June 2029 |
| World Animal Day | Thursday, 4 October 2029 |
| Halloween | Wednesday, 31 October 2029 |
| Bonfire Night | Monday, 5 November 2029 |
| Remembrance Day | Sunday, 11 November 2029 |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, 11 November 2029 |
| Black Friday | Friday, 23 November 2029 |
| Christmas Eve | Monday, 24 December 2029 |
| New Year's Eve | Monday, 31 December 2029 |
Public holidays 2029 compared by country
In the United Kingdom, there are 6 nationwide public holidays in 2029. In the other countries we cover, the number ranges from 4 to 13.
| Country | Nationwide | Regional only | On a weekday | Also in the United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austria | 13 | – | 11 | 3 |
 Belgium | 10 | – | 8 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 8 | 4 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 9 | 4 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 8 | 4 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 8 | 4 |
 Switzerland | 4 | 21 | 4 | 2 |
 United Kingdom | 6 | 7 | 6 | – |
 United States | 11 | – | 11 | 2 |
Nationwide: holidays that apply across the whole country. On a weekday: Monday to Friday; in the United Kingdom and the United States the substitute day counts when the holiday falls on a weekend. Also in the United Kingdom: the same holidays, which are nationwide in the United Kingdom too.
Holidays in 2029: what stands out?
Of the 6 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2029, 6 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2029, 4 holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday and make for a long weekend. A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday, such as 2nd January, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) and Christmas Day this year, gives you four days in a row if you take one extra day off.
Easter in 2029
Easter Sunday falls on 1 April in 2029, which also sets the dates of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
In 2030, Easter falls 20 days later in the year, on 21 April, and the Easter bank holidays move back with it.
Bank holidays on a weekend
In 2029, St Patrick's Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday. In that case a substitute bank holiday is given, usually on the following Monday.
Remember that not every bank holiday applies everywhere: some are only observed in Scotland or Northern Ireland. The table shows where each one applies.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in 2029?
There are 13 bank holidays in the United Kingdom in 2029. 6 apply everywhere; the other 7 apply only in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
What is the first public holiday of 2029?
The first public holiday of 2029 is New Year's Day on Monday 1 January.
When is Easter in 2029?
Easter Sunday falls on 1 April in 2029, so Good Friday and Easter Monday are set from that date.
Which bank holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?
In 2029, St Patrick's Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, so a substitute bank holiday is given on the next weekday.