Bank holidays 2033
The United Kingdom has 6 nationwide bank holidays in 2033, plus 7 that apply only in part of the country. The first is New Year's Day on Saturday 1 January and the last is Boxing Day on Monday 26 December.
All public holidays of 2033, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Saturday, 1 January 2033Day off: Monday, 3 January 2033 | Nationwide |
| 2nd January | Sunday, 2 January 2033Day off: Tuesday, 4 January 2033 | Scotland |
| St Patrick's Day | Thursday, 17 March 2033 | Northern Ireland |
| Good Friday | Friday, 15 April 2033 | Nationwide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 18 April 2033 | All except Scotland |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 2 May 2033 | Nationwide |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 30 May 2033 | Nationwide |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Tuesday, 12 July 2033 | Northern Ireland |
| Summer bank holiday (Scotland) | Monday, 1 August 2033 | Scotland |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 29 August 2033 | All except Scotland |
| St Andrew's Day | Wednesday, 30 November 2033 | Scotland |
| Christmas Day | Sunday, 25 December 2033Day off: Tuesday, 27 December 2033 | Nationwide |
| Boxing Day | Monday, 26 December 2033 | 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 2033: more time off with less leave
The best chances in the United Kingdom in 2033 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 leaveTuesday 4 January | 4 daysSaturday 1 January – Tuesday 4 January |
| Good Friday | 1 day of leaveThursday 14 April | 4 daysThursday 14 April – Sunday 17 April |
| Early May bank holiday | 1 day of leaveFriday 29 April | 4 daysFriday 29 April – Monday 2 May |
| Spring bank holiday | 1 day of leaveFriday 27 May | 4 daysFriday 27 May – Monday 30 May |
| Boxing Day, Christmas Day | 1 day of leaveFriday 23 December | 5 daysFriday 23 December – Tuesday 27 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 | Thursday, 6 January 2033 |
| Valentine's Day | Monday, 14 February 2033 |
| Pancake Day | Tuesday, 1 March 2033 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, 27 March 2033 |
| Start of British Summer Time | Sunday, 27 March 2033 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 17 April 2033 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 26 May 2033 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, 5 June 2033 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, 6 June 2033 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, 19 June 2033 |
| World Animal Day | Tuesday, 4 October 2033 |
| End of British Summer Time | Sunday, 30 October 2033 |
| Halloween | Monday, 31 October 2033 |
| Bonfire Night | Saturday, 5 November 2033 |
| Remembrance Day | Friday, 11 November 2033 |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, 13 November 2033 |
| Black Friday | Friday, 25 November 2033 |
| Christmas Eve | Saturday, 24 December 2033 |
| New Year's Eve | Saturday, 31 December 2033 |
Bank holidays 2033 compared by country
In the United Kingdom, there are 6 nationwide bank holidays in 2033. 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 | – | 7 | 2 |
 Denmark | 10 | – | 6 | 4 |
 France | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
 Germany | 9 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
 Italy | 13 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 7 | 4 |
 Spain | 10 | 24 | 7 | 3 |
 Sweden | 13 | – | 6 | 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 2033: what stands out?
Of the 6 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2033, 4 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2033, 4 holidays fall on a Monday or a Friday and make for a long weekend. A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday, such as St Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) this year, gives you four days in a row if you take one extra day off.
Easter in 2033
Easter Sunday falls on 17 April in 2033, which also sets the dates of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
In 2034, Easter falls 8 days earlier in the year, on 9 April, and the Easter bank holidays move forward with it.
Bank holidays on a weekend
In 2033, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day, 2nd January and Christmas 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 2033?
There are 13 bank holidays in the United Kingdom in 2033. 6 apply everywhere; the other 7 apply only in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
What is the first public holiday of 2033?
The first public holiday of 2033 is New Year's Day on Saturday 1 January.
When is Easter in 2033?
Easter Sunday falls on 17 April in 2033, so Good Friday and Easter Monday are set from that date.
Which bank holidays fall on a weekend in 2033?
In 2033, these bank holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day, 2nd January and Christmas Day. A substitute bank holiday is given on the next available weekday.