UK Bank Holidays 1978
United Kingdom has 9 bank holidays in 1978. The first is New Year's Day on Sunday, January 1 and the last is Boxing Day on Tuesday, December 26. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
UK bank holidays 1978
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Sunday weekend | New Year's Day |
| Monday | Monday | New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| Friday | Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Monday | Monday | Early May Bank Holiday |
| Monday | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Monday | Monday | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Monday | Monday | Christmas Day |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
Bank holidays in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have a few different days. Source: GOV.UK bank holidays; rules checked October 17, 2026.
Long weekends in 1978
Three or more days off in a row, with no leave needed.
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3 days
Sat, Dec 31 – Mon, Jan 2
New Year's Day
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4 days
Fri, Mar 24 – Mon, Mar 27
Good Friday, Easter Monday
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3 days
Sat, Apr 29 – Mon, May 1
Early May Bank Holiday
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3 days
Sat, May 27 – Mon, May 29
Spring Bank Holiday
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3 days
Sat, Aug 26 – Mon, Aug 28
Summer Bank Holiday
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4 days
Sat, Dec 23 – Tue, Dec 26
Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Working days in the UK 1978
Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.
1978 calendar for United Kingdom
A printable year calendar with these holidays marked.
Countdown timer
Count down to the next holiday, Eid, Christmas or New Year.
UK holidays 1978: questions and answers
How many public holidays are there in United Kingdom in 1978?
There are 9 UK bank holidays in 1978, counting substitute days. 8 of them fall on working days, which leaves 252 working days after 105 weekend days.
What are the UK holidays in 1978?
The UK bank holidays in 1978 are New Year's Day (Sunday, January 1), New Year's Day (substitute day) (Monday, January 2), Good Friday (Friday, March 24), Easter Monday (Monday, March 27), Early May Bank Holiday (Monday, May 1), Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, May 29), Summer Bank Holiday (Monday, August 28), Christmas Day (Monday, December 25) and Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26).
How many long weekends are there in United Kingdom in 1978?
There are 6 long weekends of three days or more in 1978: Dec 31–Jan 2 (3 days, New Year's Day); Mar 24–Mar 27 (4 days, Good Friday, Easter Monday); Apr 29–May 1 (3 days, Early May Bank Holiday); May 27–May 29 (3 days, Spring Bank Holiday); Aug 26–Aug 28 (3 days, Summer Bank Holiday); Dec 23–Dec 26 (4 days, Christmas Day, Boxing Day).
Which days are the weekend in United Kingdom?
The weekend in United Kingdom is Saturday and Sunday. Holidays that fall on a weekend are shown in the list, and the weekday given off instead is listed as well.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in United Kingdom?
Bank holidays in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have a few different days.
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