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BANK AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND: 2004-2007

The expected dates of bank and public holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the years 2004-2007 inclusive are listed below. Dates in black have been designated bank holidays under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971; dates in red/bold are bank holidays which have been introduced since the 1971 Act, and which are routinely proclaimed each year by the Queen; dates in blue/italics are subject to Proclamation by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and are not included in the Royal Proclamation. NB: Dates for Scotland are a matter for the Scottish Executive.

  2004 2005 2006 2007
England and Wales
         
New Year's Day 1 Jan 3 Jan 2 Jan 1 Jan
Good Friday 9 Apr 25 Mar 14 Apr 6 Apr
Easter Monday 12 Apr 28 Mar 17 Apr 9 Apr
Early May Bank Holiday 3 May 2 May 1 May 7 May
Spring Bank Holiday 31 May 30 May 29 May 28 May
Summer Bank Holiday 30 Aug 29 Aug 28 Aug 27 Aug
Christmas Day 25 Dec 25 Dec 25 Dec 25 Dec
Boxing Day 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec
Substitute Bank Holiday in lieu of 26th 27 Dec      
Substitute Bank Holiday in lieu of 25th 28 Dec 27 Dec    
         
Northern Ireland
       
New Year's Day
1 Jan 3 Jan 2 Jan  1 Jan
St Patrick's Day 17 Mar 17 Mar 17 Mar 19 Mar
Good Friday 9 Apr 25 Mar 14 Apr 6 Apr
Easter Monday 12 Apr 28 Mar 17 Apr 9 Apr
Early May Bank Holiday 3 May 2 May 1 May 7 May
Spring Bank Holiday 31 May 30 May 29 May 28 May
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 12 July 12 July 12 July  12 July
Summer Bank Holiday 30 Aug 29 Aug 28 Aug 27 Aug 
Christmas Day 25 Dec 25 Dec 25 Dec 25 Dec
Boxing Day 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec 26 Dec
Substitute Bank Holiday in lieu of 26th 27 Dec      
Substitute Bank Holiday in lieu of 25th 28 Dec 27 Dec    


Frequently asked questions

Historical note

Timetable for British Summer Time

United Kingdom bank and public holidays 1999-2003


Further information

For further information about bank holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland contact:
Department of Trade and Industry,
Employment Relations Directorate
1 Victoria Street,
London SW1H 0ET

For information about bank holidays in Scotland contact:
Scottish Executive
Access to Justice Division
2nd Floor West
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh EH1 3DG

Telephone: 0131 244 8242
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Last updated 20 July 2004