Bank holidays 2032
The United Kingdom has 6 nationwide bank holidays in 2032, plus 7 that apply only in part of the country. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday 1 January and the last is Boxing Day on Sunday 26 December.
All public holidays of 2032, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, 1 January 2032 | Nationwide |
| 2nd January | Friday, 2 January 2032 | Scotland |
| St Patrick's Day | Wednesday, 17 March 2032 | Northern Ireland |
| Good Friday | Friday, 26 March 2032 | Nationwide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 29 March 2032 | All except Scotland |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 3 May 2032 | Nationwide |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 31 May 2032 | Nationwide |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Monday, 12 July 2032 | Northern Ireland |
| Summer bank holiday (Scotland) | Monday, 2 August 2032 | Scotland |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 30 August 2032 | All except Scotland |
| St Andrew's Day | Tuesday, 30 November 2032 | Scotland |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, 25 December 2032Day off: Monday, 27 December 2032 | Nationwide |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, 26 December 2032Day off: Tuesday, 28 December 2032 | 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
Bridge days 2032: more time off with less leave
The best chances in the United Kingdom in 2032 to turn a few days of leave around the holidays into a long break. With 10 days of leave, well spread, you get 31 days off in 5 breaks.
| Holiday | Leave | Time off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 day of leaveFriday 2 January | 4 daysThursday 1 January – Sunday 4 January |
| Good Friday | 1 day of leaveThursday 25 March | 4 daysThursday 25 March – Sunday 28 March |
| Early May bank holiday | 1 day of leaveFriday 30 April | 4 daysFriday 30 April – Monday 3 May |
| Spring bank holiday | 1 day of leaveFriday 28 May | 4 daysFriday 28 May – Monday 31 May |
| Christmas Day, Boxing Day | 1 day of leaveFriday 24 December | 5 daysFriday 24 December – Tuesday 28 December |
Based on a Monday-to-Friday working week. Whether you have a holiday off depends on your employer.
Other notable days
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Epiphany | Tuesday, 6 January 2032 |
| Pancake Day | Tuesday, 10 February 2032 |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, 14 February 2032 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, 7 March 2032 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 28 March 2032 |
| Start of British Summer Time | Sunday, 28 March 2032 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 6 May 2032 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, 16 May 2032 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, 17 May 2032 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, 20 June 2032 |
| World Animal Day | Monday, 4 October 2032 |
| Halloween | Sunday, 31 October 2032 |
| End of British Summer Time | Sunday, 31 October 2032 |
| Bonfire Night | Friday, 5 November 2032 |
| Remembrance Day | Thursday, 11 November 2032 |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, 14 November 2032 |
| Black Friday | Friday, 26 November 2032 |
| Christmas Eve | Friday, 24 December 2032 |
| New Year's Eve | Friday, 31 December 2032 |
Bank holidays 2032 compared by country
In the United Kingdom, there are 6 nationwide bank holidays in 2032. 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 | – | 9 | 3 |
 Belgium | 10 | – | 7 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 6 | 4 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
 Italy | 13 | 15 | 7 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 7 | 4 |
 Spain | 10 | 24 | 7 | 3 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 5 | 4 |
 Switzerland | 4 | 21 | 2 | 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 2032: what stands out?
Of the 6 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2032, 4 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2032, 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 St Andrew's Day this year, gives you four days in a row if you take one extra day off.
Easter in 2032
Easter Sunday falls on 28 March in 2032, which also sets the dates of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
In 2033, Easter falls 20 days later in the year, on 17 April, and the Easter bank holidays move back with it.
Bank holidays on a weekend
In 2032, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Christmas Day and Boxing 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 2032?
There are 13 bank holidays in the United Kingdom in 2032. 6 apply everywhere; the other 7 apply only in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
What is the first public holiday of 2032?
The first public holiday of 2032 is New Year's Day on Thursday 1 January.
When is Easter in 2032?
Easter Sunday falls on 28 March in 2032, so Good Friday and Easter Monday are set from that date.
Which bank holidays fall on a weekend in 2032?
In 2032, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Christmas Day and Boxing Day. A substitute bank holiday is given on the next available weekday.