- Labor's Day : May 1st, France, Bank holiday in France.
en France, jour férié, fête du travail.
- England and Wales :
Angleterre et au Pays de Galles-
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Early May bank holiday
Spring bank holiday
Summer bank holiday
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Christmas and Bank Holidays* in England : Noël en Angleterre
=> a Bank Holiday : jour férié
December 24th : Christmas' Eve : travaillé,
December 25th : Christmas Day : férié,
December 26th : Boxing Day : férié.
en France, jour férié, fête du travail.
- England and Wales :
Angleterre et au Pays de Galles-
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Early May bank holiday
Spring bank holiday
Summer bank holiday
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Christmas and Bank Holidays* in England : Noël en Angleterre
=> a Bank Holiday : jour férié
December 24th : Christmas' Eve : travaillé,
December 25th : Christmas Day : férié,
December 26th : Boxing Day : férié.
UK public holidays in London for 2021-2022
https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/essential-information/public-holidays
Many of London's shops, attractions and businesses stay open throughout the public holidays. Make sure to check opening times before visiting on these days, as some only open for reduced hours and others might not open at all.
Public transport may also be affected, with reduced services. Plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website.
Public holiday dates
Public holiday 2021 2022
New Year's DayFriday 1 January Monday 3 January (substitute day)
Good Friday Friday 2 AprilFriday 15 April
Easter Monday Monday 5 April Monday 18 April
Early May bank holiday Monday 3 May Monday 2 May
Spring bank holiday Monday 31 May Thursday 2 June
Platinum Jubilee bank holiday Not applicable Friday 3 June
Summer bank holiday Monday 30 August Monday 29 August
Christmas Day Monday 27 December (substitute day)Tuesday
27 December (substitute day)
Boxing DayTuesday 28 December (substitute day)Monday 26 December
Christmas holidays and closures
The one time of year when London feels quiet is on Christmas Day (25 December) and Boxing Day (26 December).
There is no public transport on Christmas Day, and a reduced service on Boxing Day and the Christmas bank holidays.
Most London attractions and shops, as well as and many restaurants, are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Easter holidaysOn Easter Sunday, large shops have to close by law. Small shops, pharmacies, airport and train station shops are allowed to open.
There may be reduced public transport over the Easter bank holidays. Most attractions are open over Easter.
School holidaysSchool term dates change from year to year and differ from school to school. There are sometimes differences between term dates for local authority-run schools and independent schools.
Traditionally, there are three school terms, with short mid-term (half-term) breaks and a longer break over the summer:
Things to do in London on a bank holiday weekendA bank holiday in London provides the perfect chance to discover more of the city, from its top attractions and family activities, to exploring new areas of the capital. Pick up a sightseeing pass to see many of London's top sights in one weekend and keep a look out for special events.
Start the year on a high with activities on New Year's Day in London, enjoy an action-packed Easter weekend in the capital, celebrate spring during the early May bank holiday and the spring bank holiday later in the month, or soak up the sun and carnival atmosphere over the summer bank holiday weekend in London. Towards the end of the year, there are many fun Christmas activities, including unique things to do on Christmas Day.
https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/essential-information/public-holidays
Friday - Good Friday
Monday- Easter Monday
Early May bank holiday
Spring bank holiday
Summer bank holiday
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/essential-information/public-holidays
- There are around eight public holidays a year in the UK.
- Some businesses and attractions in London may be closed or have limited opening hours. Public transport may also be reduced.
- There is no public transport on Christmas Day and a limited service on Boxing Day. Most attractions, shops and restaurants are closed.
- On Easter Sunday, large shops have to be closed by law, though small shops can open. Public transport may be reduced over Easter.
Many of London's shops, attractions and businesses stay open throughout the public holidays. Make sure to check opening times before visiting on these days, as some only open for reduced hours and others might not open at all.
Public transport may also be affected, with reduced services. Plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website.
Public holiday dates
Public holiday 2021 2022
New Year's DayFriday 1 January Monday 3 January (substitute day)
Good Friday Friday 2 AprilFriday 15 April
Easter Monday Monday 5 April Monday 18 April
Early May bank holiday Monday 3 May Monday 2 May
Spring bank holiday Monday 31 May Thursday 2 June
Platinum Jubilee bank holiday Not applicable Friday 3 June
Summer bank holiday Monday 30 August Monday 29 August
Christmas Day Monday 27 December (substitute day)Tuesday
27 December (substitute day)
Boxing DayTuesday 28 December (substitute day)Monday 26 December
Christmas holidays and closures
The one time of year when London feels quiet is on Christmas Day (25 December) and Boxing Day (26 December).
There is no public transport on Christmas Day, and a reduced service on Boxing Day and the Christmas bank holidays.
Most London attractions and shops, as well as and many restaurants, are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Easter holidaysOn Easter Sunday, large shops have to close by law. Small shops, pharmacies, airport and train station shops are allowed to open.
There may be reduced public transport over the Easter bank holidays. Most attractions are open over Easter.
School holidaysSchool term dates change from year to year and differ from school to school. There are sometimes differences between term dates for local authority-run schools and independent schools.
Traditionally, there are three school terms, with short mid-term (half-term) breaks and a longer break over the summer:
- Summer holiday: late July to early September
- Autumn half-term: final week of October
- Christmas holidays: late December to early January
- Spring half-term: one week in mid-February
- Easter holidays: two weeks either side of Easter Sunday
- Summer half-term: one week at end of May/early June
Things to do in London on a bank holiday weekendA bank holiday in London provides the perfect chance to discover more of the city, from its top attractions and family activities, to exploring new areas of the capital. Pick up a sightseeing pass to see many of London's top sights in one weekend and keep a look out for special events.
Start the year on a high with activities on New Year's Day in London, enjoy an action-packed Easter weekend in the capital, celebrate spring during the early May bank holiday and the spring bank holiday later in the month, or soak up the sun and carnival atmosphere over the summer bank holiday weekend in London. Towards the end of the year, there are many fun Christmas activities, including unique things to do on Christmas Day.
https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/essential-information/public-holidays
Friday - Good Friday
Monday- Easter Monday
Early May bank holiday
Spring bank holiday
Summer bank holiday
Christmas Day
Boxing Day