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Public holidays

Below is a list of dates of public holidays in London (and generally in the UK). On these days, most businesses and public offices are closed, and many others run on restricted hours. If you are planning on visiting the City during one of these days, we advise that you check with the attractions you plan on seeing to confirm their opening hours.

Public and bank holidays
2008
2009
2010
New Year's Day 1 Jan 01 Jan 01 Jan
Good Friday 21 Mar 10 Apr 02 Apr
Easter Monday 24 March 13 Apr 05 Apr
May Bank Holiday 5 May 04 May 03 May
Spring Bank Holiday 26 May 25 May 31 May
August Bank Holiday 25 Aug 31 Aug 30 Aug
Christmas Day 25 Dec 25 Dec 27 Dec
Boxing Day 26 Dec 28 Dec 28 Dec