Here's how many bank holidays and days off you'll enjoy in 2019
With 2019 upon us, thoughts are turning to staycations, city breaks and that all-important summer holiday.
Before you book, make a note of this year's bank and public holidays. With some smart planning, you can maximise your annual leave, while saving on the cost of travel (note that January is the cheapest month of the year to travel).
So, whether you're dreaming of a long weekend hiking one of the UK's most beautiful walking routes, jetting off to 2019's most captivating island or simply spending some time curled up with a good book, here's a full list of the UK's 2019 bank and public holidays:
New Year’s Day: Tuesday 1 January
New Year’s Holiday: Wednesday 2 January (Scotland only)
St Patrick’s Day: Monday 18 March (Northern Ireland only)
Good Friday: Friday 19 April
Easter Monday: Monday 22 April (England, Wales and Northern Ireland only)
Early May bank holiday: Monday 6 May
Spring bank holiday: Monday 27 May
Battle of the Boyne: Friday 12 July (Northern Ireland only)
Summer bank holiday: Monday 5 August (Scotland only)
Summer bank holiday: Monday 26 August (England, Wales and Northern Ireland only)
St Andrew’s Day: Monday 2 December (Scotland only)
Christmas Day: Wednesday 25 December
Boxing Day: Thursday 26 December
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