Bank Holidays

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Bank and public holidays in England, Wales and North Ireland
2008 - 2009 - 2010

The expected dates of bank and public holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the years 2008-2009-2010 are listed below.

England and Wales 2008 2009 2010
New Year's Day 1 Jan 1 Jan 1 Jan
Good Friday 21 Mar 10 Apr 2 Apr
Easter Monday 24 Mar 13 Apr 5 Apr
Early May Bank Holiday 5 May 4 May 3 May
Spring Bank Holiday 26 May 25 May 31 May
Summer Bank Holiday 25 Aug 31 Aug 30 Aug
Christmas Day 25 Dec 25 Dec 27 Dec
Boxing Day 26 Dec 28 Dec 28 Dec

Bank holidays in black have been designated bank holidays under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971
Bank holidays in red have been introduced since the 1971 Act and are routinely proclaimed each year by the Queen
Bank holidays in blue are subject to Proclamation by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and are not included in the Royal Proclamation

Northern Ireland 2008 2009 2010
New Year's Day 1 Jan 1 Jan 1 Jan
St Patrick's Day 17 Mar 17 Mar 17 Mar
Good Friday 21 Mar 10 Apr 2 Apr
Easter Monday 24 Mar 13 Apr 5 Apr
Early May Bank Holiday 5 May 4 May 3 May
Spring Bank Holiday 26 May 25 May 31 May
Battle of the Boyne - Orangemen's Day 14 July 14 July 12 July
Summer Bank Holiday 25 Aug 31 Aug 30 Aug
Christmas Day 25 Dec 25 Dec 27 Dec
Boxing Day 26 Dec 28 Dec 28 Dec