Start of British Summer Time 2031

The start of British Summer Time 2031 falls on Sunday 30 March.

Not an official day off

Start of British Summer Time 2031 at a glance

Date: Sunday, 30 March 2031
Day of the week: Sunday
Week number: Week 13
Day of the year: Day 89 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 2030, 2031 and 2032

The start of British Summer Time falls on a different date every year. In 2031 it is one day earlier than in 2030, when it fell on Sunday, 31 March 2030. In 2032, the start of British Summer Time falls on Sunday, 28 March 2032.

The start of British Summer Time in other countries

This is how the start of British Summer Time 2031 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In 10 of the 11 countries the day also falls on Sunday 30 March.

Country	Local name	Date	Day off
Austria	Beginn der Sommerzeit	Sunday 30 March	No
Belgium	Zomeruur	Sunday 30 March	No
Denmark	Sommertid	Sunday 30 March	No
France	Passage à l'heure d'été	Sunday 30 March	No
Germany	Beginn der Sommerzeit	Sunday 30 March	No
Italy	Ora legale	Sunday 30 March	No
Netherlands	Zomertijd	Sunday 30 March	No
Spain	Horario de verano	Sunday 30 March	No
Sweden	Sommartid	Sunday 30 March	No
Switzerland	Beginn der Sommerzeit	Sunday 30 March	No
United States	Start of Daylight Saving Time	Sunday 9 March	No

Other holidays in 2031

St Patrick's DayMonday, 17 March 2031
Mother's DaySunday, 23 March 2031
Good FridayFriday, 11 April 2031
Easter SundaySunday, 13 April 2031

Frequently asked questions

What day is the start of British Summer Time in 2031?

In 2031, the start of British Summer Time falls on Sunday 30 March, in week 13.

Is the start of British Summer Time 2031 a day off?

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