Like every nation, British love to celebrate. However, shops as well as many offices are still open on most except for the very important holidays. Here is the list of national holidays:
Fixed Public Holidays:
1 January New Year's Day
1st Monday in May May Day Bank Holiday
Last Monday in May Bank Holiday
Last Monday in August Summer Bank Holiday
25 December Christmas Day
26 December Boxing Day (St Stephen's Day for Roman Catholics)
Holidays falling on a weekend are celebrated on the Monday following. If two consecutive holidays fall on a Saturday and Sunday, they are observed on the Monday and Tuesday following.
Other Public Holidays:
Good Friday 13 Apr 2001
Easter 15 Apr 2001
Easter Monday 16 Apr 2001
