United Kingdom Public Holidays 2031
United Kingdom has 8 public holiday dates in 2031.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wed 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Fri 11 Apr | Good Friday |
| Mon 14 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Mon 5 May | May Day |
| Mon 26 May | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Mon 25 Aug | Late Summer Bank Holiday |
| Thu 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Fri 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
2031 holiday calendar — United Kingdom
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
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Long weekends and best days to take off in United Kingdom in 2031
Best use of leave in 2031: take Mon 22 – Wed 24 Dec off around Christmas Day for 9 days off in a row (Sat 20 – Sun 28 Dec).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days leave → 5 days off | Sat 28 Dec – Wed 1 Jan | Mon 30 – Tue 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 5 – Mon 14 Apr | Mon 7 – Thu 10 Apr | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 4 days off | Fri 11 – Mon 14 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 3 days off | Sat 3 – Mon 5 May | No leave needed | May Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 24 – Mon 26 May | No leave needed | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 23 – Mon 25 Aug | No leave needed | Late Summer Bank Holiday |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 20 – Sun 28 Dec | Mon 22 – Wed 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
| 4 days off | Thu 25 – Sun 28 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
United Kingdom holidays in 2031 at a glance
United Kingdom has 8 public holiday dates in 2031, from Wed 1 Jan to Fri 26 Dec. 0 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
Compare with United Kingdom public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2031.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2031?
- 8 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2031 dates official?
- Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: GOV.UK – UK bank holidays · python-holidays – open holiday rules