UK bank holidays 2019 list: Which days off do Brits get this year and how many are left?

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nothing soothes the soul quite like looking at a list of all the days you’re guaranteed to have off from work in a year. Bank holidays take their name from the fact that banks, government offices and most businesses are closed on these days. Knowing when they are in advance can be useful for holidaymakers who may want to plan their trips abroad around the same time so as to get some extra days off that won’t be include in annual leave. 2019 Bank and Public Holidays: New Year’s Day: Tuesday 1 January Tuesday 1 January New Year’s Holiday: Wednesday 2 January Wednesday 2 January St Patrick’s Day: Monday 18 March Monday 18 March Good Friday: Friday 19 April Friday 19 April Easter Monday: Monday 22 April Monday 22 April Early May bank holiday: Monday 6 May Monday 6 May Spring bank holiday: Monday 27 May Monday 27 May Battle of the Boyne : Friday 12 July : Friday 12 July Summer bank holiday : Monday 5 August : Monday 5 August Summer bank holiday: Monday 26 August Monday 26 August St Andrew’s Day: Monday 2 December Monday 2 December Christmas Day: Wednesday 25 December Wednesday 25 December Boxing Day: Thursday 26 December And although they’re not days off, here are some other key dates to remember for 2019: Valentine’s Day: Thursday 14 February Thursday 14 February St David’s Day: Friday 1 March Friday 1 March St Patrick’s Day: Sunday 17 March Sunday 17 March Mothering Sunday: Sunday 31 March Sunday 31 March St George’s Day: Tuesday 23 April Tuesday 23 April Father’s Day: Sunday 16 June Sunday 16 June Halloween: Thursday 31 October Thursday 31 October Bonfire Night: Tuesday 5 November Tuesday 5 November St Andrew’s Day: Saturday 30 November Now, go forth and plan your holidays accordingly.