UK Bank Holidays in England and Wales 2021

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

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2021 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
6bank holidays
8fall on a weekday
7long weekends (Mon or Fri)
253working days in 2021

Bank holidays in 2021

New Year's Day
Jan 1Friday
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Good Friday
Apr 2Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 5Monday
Passed
Early May bank holiday
May 3Monday
Passed
Spring bank holiday
May 31Monday
Passed
Summer bank holiday
Aug 30Monday
Passed
Christmas Day (substitute day)Day off in lieu
Dec 27Monday
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Boxing Day (substitute day)Day off in lieu
Dec 28Tuesday
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Working days in 2021

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21120
February20020
March23023
April22220
May21219
June22022
July22022
August22121
September22022
October21021
November22022
December23221
Total2618253

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 2021?
There are 6 bank holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May bank holiday, Spring bank holiday, Summer bank holiday. 8 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2021.
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 2021?
253 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 8 bank holidays that fall on a weekday.