Bank holidays 2035
The United Kingdom has 6 nationwide bank holidays in 2035, 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 2035, with the date and day of the week.
| Holiday | Date | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2035 | Nationwide |
| 2nd January | Tuesday, 2 January 2035 | Scotland |
| St Patrick's Day | Saturday, 17 March 2035Day off: Monday, 19 March 2035 | Northern Ireland |
| Good Friday | Friday, 23 March 2035 | Nationwide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 26 March 2035 | All except Scotland |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 7 May 2035 | Nationwide |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 28 May 2035 | Nationwide |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | Thursday, 12 July 2035 | Northern Ireland |
| Summer bank holiday (Scotland) | Monday, 6 August 2035 | Scotland |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 27 August 2035 | All except Scotland |
| St Andrew's Day | Friday, 30 November 2035 | Scotland |
| Christmas Day | Tuesday, 25 December 2035 | Nationwide |
| Boxing Day | Wednesday, 26 December 2035 | 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 2035: more time off with less leave
The best chances in the United Kingdom in 2035 to turn a few days of leave around the holidays into a long break. With 10 days of leave, well spread, you get 30 days off in 5 breaks.
| Holiday | Leave | Time off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 day of leaveTuesday 2 January | 4 daysSaturday 30 December – Tuesday 2 January |
| Good Friday | 1 day of leaveThursday 22 March | 4 daysThursday 22 March – Sunday 25 March |
| Early May bank holiday | 1 day of leaveFriday 4 May | 4 daysFriday 4 May – Monday 7 May |
| Spring bank holiday | 1 day of leaveFriday 25 May | 4 daysFriday 25 May – Monday 28 May |
| Christmas Day, Boxing Day | 1 day of leaveMonday 24 December | 5 daysSaturday 22 December – Wednesday 26 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 | Saturday, 6 January 2035 |
| Pancake Day | Tuesday, 6 February 2035 |
| Valentine's Day | Wednesday, 14 February 2035 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, 4 March 2035 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 25 March 2035 |
| Start of British Summer Time | Sunday, 25 March 2035 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 3 May 2035 |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, 13 May 2035 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, 14 May 2035 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, 17 June 2035 |
| World Animal Day | Thursday, 4 October 2035 |
| End of British Summer Time | Sunday, 28 October 2035 |
| Halloween | Wednesday, 31 October 2035 |
| Bonfire Night | Monday, 5 November 2035 |
| Remembrance Day | Sunday, 11 November 2035 |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, 11 November 2035 |
| Black Friday | Friday, 23 November 2035 |
| Christmas Eve | Monday, 24 December 2035 |
| New Year's Eve | Monday, 31 December 2035 |
Bank holidays 2035 compared by country
In the United Kingdom, there are 6 nationwide bank holidays in 2035. 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 |
 Italy | 13 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 11 | – | 8 | 4 |
 Spain | 10 | 24 | 8 | 3 |
 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 2035: what stands out?
Of the 6 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2035, 6 fall on a weekday, Monday to Friday.
In 2035, 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 2035
Easter Sunday falls on 25 March in 2035, which also sets the dates of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
In 2036, Easter falls 19 days later in the year, on 13 April, and the Easter bank holidays move back with it.
Bank holidays on a weekend
In 2035, 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 2035?
There are 13 bank holidays in the United Kingdom in 2035. 6 apply everywhere; the other 7 apply only in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
What is the first public holiday of 2035?
The first public holiday of 2035 is New Year's Day on Monday 1 January.
When is Easter in 2035?
Easter Sunday falls on 25 March in 2035, so Good Friday and Easter Monday are set from that date.
Which bank holidays fall on a weekend in 2035?
In 2035, St Patrick's Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, so a substitute bank holiday is given on the next weekday.