Public holidays in United Kingdom 2016: public holidays 13; currency Pound Sterling; main language English.
Public holidays: 13
Year: 2016
Currency: Pound Sterling
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
**The United Kingdom had 13 public holidays in 2016**, including both nationwide and locally observed days. These dates varied by region, with some holidays—such as Christmas Day—celebrated across the UK, while others applied only to England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. There were 13 public holidays, combining nationwide and regional observances. No—some dates applied only to specific regions, such as St Andrew’s Day in Scotland.
Public holidays 13
Year 2016
Currency Pound Sterling
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in United Kingdom, 2016
Date
Holiday
Observed
2016-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2016-01-02
2 January
2 January
2016-03-17
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
2016-03-25
Good Friday
Good Friday
2016-03-28
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
2016-05-02
Early May Bank Holiday
Early May Bank Holiday
2016-05-30
Spring Bank Holiday
Spring Bank Holiday
2016-07-12
Battle of the Boyne
Battle of the Boyne
2016-08-01
Summer Bank Holiday
Summer Bank Holiday
2016-08-29
Summer Bank Holiday
Summer Bank Holiday
2016-11-30
Saint Andrew's Day
Saint Andrew's Day
2016-12-26
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
2016-12-27
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
United Kingdom holiday calendar 2016
| 2016-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2016-01-02 | 2 January | Yes |
| 2016-03-17 | Saint Patrick's Day | Yes |
| 2016-03-25 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2016-03-28 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2016-05-02 | Early May Bank Holiday | Yes |
| 2016-05-30 | Spring Bank Holiday | Yes |
| 2016-07-12 | Battle of the Boyne | Yes |
| 2016-08-01 | Summer Bank Holiday | Yes |
| 2016-08-29 | Summer Bank Holiday | Yes |
| 2016-11-30 | Saint Andrew's Day | Yes |
| 2016-12-26 | St. Stephen's Day | Yes |
| 2016-12-27 | Christmas Day | Yes |