Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III
Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III was a one-off public holiday on Monday, 8 May 2023.
Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III was a public holiday only once. Its date is shown below.
When was Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III?
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Monday, 8 May 2023 |
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
The coronation of King Charles III
This one-off bank holiday celebrated the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May, and the extra bank holiday followed on Monday 8 May. Coming just a week after the early May bank holiday, it gave people across the UK a second long weekend in a row.
It was the first coronation in the UK for seventy years, since that of Queen Elizabeth II.
How the coronation was celebrated
The Saturday saw the coronation service and a procession through London. On the Sunday, communities held Coronation Big Lunches and street parties, and a concert took place at Windsor Castle. The Monday bank holiday was dedicated to the Big Help Out, encouraging people to volunteer in their local area.
A one-off bank holiday
The bank holiday was created by royal proclamation under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act and applied throughout the UK. It does not return in later years and is listed on this site for reference. As with any bank holiday, whether you had the day off depended on your employment contract.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III a day off?
No, Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III was a one-off day off on Monday, 8 May 2023 and will not return.
Is the coronation bank holiday every year?
No. It was a one-off bank holiday and does not return in other years.
What was the Big Help Out?
A volunteering initiative held on the coronation bank holiday, encouraging people to help out in their local community.