Public holidays 2031
The United Kingdom has 6 nationwide public holidays in 2031, plus 7 that apply only in part of the country. The first is New Year's Day on Wednesday 1 January and the last is Boxing Day on Friday 26 December.
All public holidays of 2031, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, 1 January 2031 | Nationwide |
| 2nd January | Thursday, 2 January 2031 | Scotland |
| St Patrick's Day | Monday, 17 March 2031 | Northern Ireland |
| Good Friday | Friday, 11 April 2031 | Nationwide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 14 April 2031 | All except Scotland |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 5 May 2031 | Nationwide |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 26 May 2031 | Nationwide |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Saturday, 12 July 2031Day off: Monday, 14 July 2031 | Northern Ireland |
| Summer bank holiday (Scotland) | Monday, 4 August 2031 | Scotland |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 25 August 2031 | All except Scotland |
| St Andrew's Day | Sunday, 30 November 2031Day off: Monday, 1 December 2031 | Scotland |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, 25 December 2031 | Nationwide |
| Boxing Day | Friday, 26 December 2031 | 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 | Monday, 6 January 2031 |
| Valentine's Day | Friday, 14 February 2031 |
| Pancake Day | Tuesday, 25 February 2031 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, 23 March 2031 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 13 April 2031 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 22 May 2031 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, 1 June 2031 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, 2 June 2031 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, 15 June 2031 |
| World Animal Day | Saturday, 4 October 2031 |
| Halloween | Friday, 31 October 2031 |
| Bonfire Night | Wednesday, 5 November 2031 |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, 9 November 2031 |
| Remembrance Day | Tuesday, 11 November 2031 |
| Black Friday | Friday, 28 November 2031 |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, 24 December 2031 |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, 31 December 2031 |
Public holidays 2031 compared by country
In the United Kingdom, there are 6 nationwide public holidays in 2031. 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 | – | 9 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 8 | 4 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 9 | 4 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 8 | 4 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 9 | 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 2031: what stands out?
Of the 6 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2031, 6 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2031, 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 and Christmas Day this year, gives you four days in a row if you take one extra day off.
Easter in 2031
Easter Sunday falls on 13 April in 2031, which also sets the dates of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
In 2032, Easter falls 16 days earlier in the year, on 28 March, and the Easter bank holidays move forward with it.
Bank holidays on a weekend
In 2031, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen'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 2031?
There are 13 bank holidays in the United Kingdom in 2031. 6 apply everywhere; the other 7 apply only in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
What is the first public holiday of 2031?
The first public holiday of 2031 is New Year's Day on Wednesday 1 January.
When is Easter in 2031?
Easter Sunday falls on 13 April in 2031, so Good Friday and Easter Monday are set from that date.
Which bank holidays fall on a weekend in 2031?
In 2031, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) and St Andrew's Day. A substitute bank holiday is given on the next available weekday.