England in 2029 has Easter falling early โ Easter Sunday is 1 April, coinciding with April Fools' Day. Good Friday is 30 March and Easter Monday is 2 April. The Early May Bank Holiday is 7 May. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Tuesday and Boxing Day (26 December) on a Wednesday โ a clean mid-week placement that gives workers a break from Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 December with one day of leave.
Public Holidays 2029
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2029 | Mon | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 30 Mar 2029 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 2 Apr 2029 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 7 May 2029 | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday | Nationwide |
| 28 May 2029 | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | Nationwide |
| 27 Aug 2029 | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2029 | Tue | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2029 | Wed | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2029
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London โ School Holidays Overview
Easter Break
No break
Summer Holidays
23.07.2029 - 31.08.2029
Christmas Break
21.12.2029 - 01.01.2030
Holidays by Region
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are English public holidays called "bank holidays"?
The term comes from the Bank Holidays Act 1871, which designated specific days on which banks must close. Since commerce largely relied on banking, these days effectively became national days of rest. The name has stuck even though the legal basis has since changed.
How many bank holidays does England have per year?
England typically has 8 bank holidays per year. In occasional years, an extra bank holiday may be proclaimed for special events such as a royal coronation or jubilee.
Is Boxing Day a public holiday in England?
Yes. 26 December (Boxing Day) is a bank holiday in England and Wales. It is not widely observed in most other countries, making it a distinctly British and Irish tradition.
Do school holidays differ between schools in England?
Yes. While there is a standard school year length, individual local authorities and academy trusts set their own term dates. Two schools in the same town can have slightly different holiday dates.
Are employees entitled to bank holidays in England?
There is no automatic legal right to take bank holidays as paid leave โ it depends on your employment contract. Most employment contracts do include bank holidays as part of the annual leave entitlement, but this should be checked individually.