UK Bank Holidays 2023
UK Bank Holidays 2023
The UK bank holiday 2023 calendar gave people a few well-timed breaks. Some dates applied nationwide. Others didn’t. Scotland and Northern Ireland, for example, had their own.
The timing of these holidays shaped travel, school schedules, and time off work. Anyone checking for UK Bank Holidays 2023 early in the year likely had an easier time planning.
No extra buildup here, just a clear view of when each holiday landed and who it applied to.
All UK Bank Holidays 2023
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applicable |
|---|---|---|---|
| *2 Jan | Mon | New Year’s Day | All UK |
| *3 Jan | Tue | 2nd January | Scotland |
| 17 Mar | Fri | St. Patrick’s Day | N. Ireland |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | All UK |
| 10 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | All UK (ex. Scotland) |
| 1 May | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday, May day | All UK |
| 8 May | Mon | Coronation Bank Holiday | All UK |
| 29 May | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | All UK |
| 12 Jul | Wed | Battle of the Boyne | N. Ireland |
| 7 Aug | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Scotland |
| 28 Aug | Mon | Late Summer August Bank Holiday | All UK (ex. Scotland) |
| 30 Nov | Thu | St. Andrew’s Day | Scotland |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day | All UK |
| 26 Dec | Tues | Boxing Day | All UK |
Note: A date marked with an asterisk (*) serves as a substitute for the actual bank holiday if it falls on a weekend.
Visit www.gov.uk for the original release of UK bank holidays 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bank holidays in 2023 UK?
when is August bank holiday 2023 UK?
In 2023, the August bank holiday in the UK falls on Monday, 27 August.
This date applies to England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, the Summer Bank Holiday is observed earlier, on Monday, 7 August 2023.
When is May bank holiday breaks UK 2023?
In 2023, the UK observes two bank holidays in May: Early May Bank Holiday: Monday, 1 May Spring Bank Holiday: Monday, 8 May