Start of British Summer Time 2030

The start of British Summer Time 2030 falls on Sunday 31 March.

Not an official day off

Start of British Summer Time 2030 at a glance

Date: Sunday, 31 March 2030
Day of the week: Sunday
Week number: Week 13
Day of the year: Day 90 of 365
Day off: No, not an official day off

Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources

The start of British Summer Time in 2029, 2030 and 2031

The start of British Summer Time falls on a different date every year. In 2030 it is 6 days later than in 2029, when it fell on Sunday, 25 March 2029. In 2031, the start of British Summer Time falls on Sunday, 30 March 2031.

The start of British Summer Time and the school holidays

The start of British Summer Time 2030 falls outside the school holidays.

The start of British Summer Time in other countries

This is how the start of British Summer Time 2030 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In 10 of the 11 countries the day also falls on Sunday 31 March.

Country	Local name	Date	Day off
Austria	Beginn der Sommerzeit	Sunday 31 March	No
Belgium	Zomeruur	Sunday 31 March	No
Denmark	Sommertid	Sunday 31 March	No
France	Passage à l'heure d'été	Sunday 31 March	No
Germany	Beginn der Sommerzeit	Sunday 31 March	No
Italy	Ora legale	Sunday 31 March	No
Netherlands	Zomertijd	Sunday 31 March	No
Spain	Horario de verano	Sunday 31 March	No
Sweden	Sommartid	Sunday 31 March	No
Switzerland	Beginn der Sommerzeit	Sunday 31 March	No
United States	Start of Daylight Saving Time	Sunday 10 March	No

Other holidays in 2030

St Patrick's DaySunday, 17 March 2030
Mother's DaySunday, 31 March 2030

Frequently asked questions

What day is the start of British Summer Time in 2030?

In 2030, the start of British Summer Time falls on Sunday 31 March, in week 13.

Is the start of British Summer Time 2030 a day off?

No, the start of British Summer Time is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.