England's 8 bank holidays in 2029 include an early Easter that places the spring bank holidays at the very end of March and start of April. Good Friday (30 March) and Easter Monday (2 April) bookend Easter weekend. The Early May Bank Holiday on 7 May follows five weeks later.
The Spring Bank Holiday is 26 May. The Summer Bank Holiday is 27 August — the last Monday of August.
Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Tuesday in 2029. Boxing Day (26 December) is a Wednesday. Taking Monday 24 December as leave creates a six-day break from Saturday 22 to Thursday 26 December. New Year's Day (1 January 2030) falls on a Wednesday — workers wanting a full festive stretch can use annual leave around both Christmas and New Year mid-week bank holidays.
Nationwide Holidays 2029
8 holidays
Public Holidays for all of England
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Easter in England in 2029?
Easter Sunday falls on 1 April 2029 — April Fools' Day. Good Friday is 30 March and Easter Monday is 2 April. Despite the date, the bank holidays are fully observed. This is an early Easter, placing spring bank holidays at the end of March.
When is the May Bank Holiday in 2029?
The Early May Bank Holiday is Monday 7 May 2029. The Spring Bank Holiday is Monday 26 May 2029. Together they give two three-day weekends in May.
Does Christmas create a long break in England in 2029?
Moderately. Christmas Day (25 December) is a Tuesday and Boxing Day (26 December) is a Wednesday. Taking Monday 24 December as leave creates a six-day break from Saturday 22 to Thursday 26 December. Additional leave around New Year is needed for a longer festive stretch.
What day is the Summer Bank Holiday in 2029?
The Summer Bank Holiday falls on Monday 27 August 2029 — the last Monday of August as always.
How does the early Easter affect school holiday planning in England in 2029?
Easter on 1 April means Good Friday falls on 30 March. Schools scheduling Easter breaks around this date start as early as the week of 24 March — creating a very short spring term of approximately 6–7 weeks from January. The gap between Easter and May half-term is around 7 weeks.