Public holidays 2030
The United Kingdom has 6 nationwide public holidays in 2030, plus 7 that apply only in part of the country. The first is New Year's Day on Tuesday 1 January and the last is Boxing Day on Thursday 26 December.
All public holidays of 2030, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tuesday, 1 January 2030 | Nationwide |
| 2nd January | Wednesday, 2 January 2030 | Scotland |
| St Patrick's Day | Sunday, 17 March 2030Day off: Monday, 18 March 2030 | Northern Ireland |
| Good Friday | Friday, 19 April 2030 | Nationwide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 22 April 2030 | All except Scotland |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 6 May 2030 | Nationwide |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 27 May 2030 | Nationwide |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Friday, 12 July 2030 | Northern Ireland |
| Summer bank holiday (Scotland) | Monday, 5 August 2030 | Scotland |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 26 August 2030 | All except Scotland |
| St Andrew's Day | Saturday, 30 November 2030Day off: Monday, 2 December 2030 | Scotland |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December 2030 | Nationwide |
| Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2030 | 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 | Sunday, 6 January 2030 |
| Valentine's Day | Thursday, 14 February 2030 |
| Pancake Day | Tuesday, 5 March 2030 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, 31 March 2030 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 21 April 2030 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 30 May 2030 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, 9 June 2030 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, 10 June 2030 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, 16 June 2030 |
| World Animal Day | Friday, 4 October 2030 |
| Halloween | Thursday, 31 October 2030 |
| Bonfire Night | Tuesday, 5 November 2030 |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, 10 November 2030 |
| Remembrance Day | Monday, 11 November 2030 |
| Black Friday | Friday, 29 November 2030 |
| Christmas Eve | Tuesday, 24 December 2030 |
| New Year's Eve | Tuesday, 31 December 2030 |
Public holidays 2030 compared by country
In the United Kingdom, there are 6 nationwide public holidays in 2030. 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 | – | 10 | 3 |
 Belgium | 10 | – | 9 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 8 | 4 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 9 | 4 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 7 | 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 2030: what stands out?
Of the 6 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2030, 6 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2030, 3 holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday and make for a long weekend. A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday, such as New Year's Day and Boxing Day this year, gives you four days in a row if you take one extra day off.
Easter in 2030
Easter Sunday falls on 21 April in 2030, which also sets the dates of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
In 2031, Easter falls 8 days earlier in the year, on 13 April, and the Easter bank holidays move forward with it.
Bank holidays on a weekend
In 2030, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: St Patrick's Day and St Andrew's Day. In that case a substitute bank holiday is given on the next available weekday, usually the following Monday or Tuesday.
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 2030?
There are 13 bank holidays in the United Kingdom in 2030. 6 apply everywhere; the other 7 apply only in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
What is the first public holiday of 2030?
The first public holiday of 2030 is New Year's Day on Tuesday 1 January.
When is Easter in 2030?
Easter Sunday falls on 21 April in 2030, so Good Friday and Easter Monday are set from that date.
Which bank holidays fall on a weekend in 2030?
In 2030, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: St Patrick's Day and St Andrew's Day. A substitute bank holiday is given on the next available weekday.