UK Bank Holidays in England and Wales 2020

Bank holidays in England and Wales, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2020 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
7bank holidays
8fall on a weekday
7long weekends (Mon or Fri)
254working days in 2020

Bank holidays in 2020

New Year's Day
Jan 1Wednesday
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Good Friday
Apr 10Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 13Monday
Passed
Early May bank holiday (VE Day)
May 8Friday
Passed
Spring bank holiday
May 25Monday
Passed
Summer bank holiday
Aug 31Monday
Passed
Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
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Boxing Day (substitute day)Day off in lieu
Dec 28Monday
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Working days in 2020

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23122
February20020
March22022
April22220
May21219
June22022
July23023
August21120
September22022
October22022
November21021
December23221
Total2628254

Where these dates come from

Official source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays

Weekend rule: When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday (usually the Monday after) is a bank holiday instead. The dates shown already include these substitute days.

Bank holidays from GOV.UK. When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday is given.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2025 and 2026 and 2027 and 2028)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many bank holidays are there in England and Wales in 2020?
There are 7 bank holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May bank holiday (VE Day), Spring bank holiday, Summer bank holiday, Christmas Day. 8 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2020.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday (usually the Monday after) is a bank holiday instead. The dates shown already include these substitute days.
How many working days are there in 2020?
254 working days: 262 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 8 bank holidays that fall on a weekday.