Public Holidays by Country: Plan Around the Days Off
Public holidays close shops, offices, and sometimes transport. Knowing the major ones before you book keeps a holiday from colliding with a closed city.
What is the Public Holidays by Country?
Choose a country and the tool lists its major public holidays with their usual dates. Holiday dates vary by year and region — movable feasts move, and some holidays shift to the nearest weekday — so verify the current year's dates with an official calendar before booking travel around them.
How to use it
- Choose a country.
- Click Show Public Holidays.
- Verify the current year's dates before booking around them.
Worked example
The United Kingdom's major public holidays include New Year's Day on 1 January, Christmas Day on 25 December, and Boxing Day on 26 December.
Why do some holiday dates vary?
Because movable feasts follow the lunar calendar, and some fixed holidays shift to the nearest weekday when they fall on a weekend.
Frequently asked questions
Should I verify before travelling?
Yes. Dates vary by year and region, so check an official calendar for the current year.
Do regions within a country differ?
Often, yes. Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, for example, do not share every English bank holiday.