As 2023 approaches it’s time to get the calendar organised, and something your HR team will have to take note of is when the public holidays will be taking place. We’ve taken the time to curate the public holidays which have been confirmed for 2023, to slot into your company calendar.
Whether you need to stock up on the easter eggs early, are particularly looking forward to the coronation of King Charles, or to decide where you’ll be sunning yourself for the August bank holiday, take a note of these bank holidays so you know where to book in your leave for an extra long rest!
2023 Bank Holidays in England and Wales
Monday, 2nd January – New Year Holiday
Friday, 7th April – Good Friday
Monday, 10th April – Easter Monday
Monday, 1st May – May Day
Monday, 8th May – Coronation of King Charles
Monday, 29th May – Late May Bank Holiday
Monday, 28th August – August Bank Holiday
Monday, 25th December – Christmas Day
Tuesday, 26th December – Boxing Day
2023 Bank Holidays in Scotland
Monday, 2nd January – New Year Holiday
Tuesday, 3rd January – Substitute Holiday
Friday, 7th April – Good Friday
Monday, 1st May – May Day
Monday, 8th May – Coronation of King Charles
Monday, 29th May – Late May Bank Holiday
Monday, 7th August – August Bank Holiday
Thursday, 30th November – St Andrew’s Day
Monday, 25th December – Christmas Day
Tuesday, 26th December – Boxing Day
2023 Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland
Monday, 2nd January – New Year Holiday
Friday, 17th March – St Patrick’s day
Friday, 7th April – Good Friday
Monday, 10th April – Easter Monday
Monday, 1st May – May Day
Monday, 8th May – Coronation of King Charles
Monday, 29th May – Late May Bank Holiday
Wednesday, 12th July – Battle of Boyne
Monday, 28th August – August Bank Holiday
Monday, 25th December – Christmas Day
Tuesday, 26th December – Boxing Day
2023 Bank Holidays in Republic of Ireland
Monday, 2nd January – New Year Holiday
Monday, 6th February – St Brigid’s Day
Friday, 17th March – St Patrick’s Day
Monday, 10th April – Easter Monday
Monday, 1st May – May Day
Monday 5th June – June Bank Holiday
Monday, 7th August – August Bank Holiday
Monday, 30th October – October Bank Holiday
Monday, 25th December – Christmas Day
Tuesday, 26th December – Boxing Day
How many bank Holidays are there in 2023?
The number of UK bank holidays in 2023 depends on where you are. In England and Wales there will be nine bank holidays to put your feet up in 2023. In Scotland and Republic of Ireland there is going to be ten bank holidays, in Northern Ireland there will be eleven!
What is a substitute bank holiday?
When a bank holiday ends up occurring on a weekend in a certain year, such Christmas or Boxing Day happening on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday is normally shifted to the next available weekday. This allows people who already have Saturday or Sunday off work to enjoy a day of the working week off as well.
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