UK Bank Holidays 1996
United Kingdom has 8 bank holidays in 1996. The first is New Year's Day on Monday, January 1 and the last is Boxing Day on Thursday, December 26. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
UK bank holidays 1996
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Monday | New Year's 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 |
| Wednesday | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| Thursday | Thursday | 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 1996
Three or more days off in a row, with no leave needed.
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3 days
Sat, Dec 30 – Mon, Jan 1
New Year's Day
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4 days
Fri, Apr 5 – Mon, Apr 8
Good Friday, Easter Monday
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3 days
Sat, May 4 – Mon, May 6
Early May Bank Holiday
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3 days
Sat, May 25 – Mon, May 27
Spring Bank Holiday
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3 days
Sat, Aug 24 – Mon, Aug 26
Summer Bank Holiday
Take one day off, get a longer break
Book a single day of leave on these dates to join a holiday to the weekend.
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5 days
Take Fri, Dec 27 off
Wed, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 29 · Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Working days in the UK 1996
Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.
1996 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 1996: questions and answers
How many public holidays are there in United Kingdom in 1996?
There are 8 UK bank holidays in 1996. 8 of them fall on working days, which leaves 254 working days after 104 weekend days.
What are the UK holidays in 1996?
The UK bank holidays in 1996 are New Year's Day (Monday, January 1), Good Friday (Friday, April 5), Easter Monday (Monday, April 8), Early May Bank Holiday (Monday, May 6), Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, May 27), Summer Bank Holiday (Monday, August 26), Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) and Boxing Day (Thursday, December 26).
How many long weekends are there in United Kingdom in 1996?
There are 5 long weekends of three days or more in 1996: Dec 30–Jan 1 (3 days, New Year's Day); Apr 5–Apr 8 (4 days, Good Friday, Easter Monday); May 4–May 6 (3 days, Early May Bank Holiday); May 25–May 27 (3 days, Spring Bank Holiday); Aug 24–Aug 26 (3 days, Summer Bank Holiday).
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.
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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