Public holidays, also known as bank holidays, take place throughout the year to celebrate certain historical, religious and other special events.
Many of the attractions and businesses in Essex open throughout the public holidays with some operating reduced hours, but you may find that some do not open at all. We always recommend confirming opening times before travelling on public holidays.
Please bear in mind that public transport services may also be affected. Check out our 'Getting to and around Essex' page for useful contact details for public transport operators.
| 1st January | Monday | New Year’s Day |
| 29th March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1st April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 6th May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 27th May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 26th August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25th December | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 26th December | Thursday | Boxing Day |
*When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday becomes a bank holiday. This is usually the following Monday.
| 1st January | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 18th April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 21st April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 5th May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 26th May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 25th August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25th December | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26th December | Friday | Boxing Day |
*When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday becomes a bank holiday. This is usually the following Monday.
| 14th February | Tuesday | Valentine's Day |
| 19th March | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| 26th March | Sunday | Daylight Saving Time Starts |
| 18th June | Sunday | Father's Day |
| 1st October | Sunday | Grandparent's Day |
| 29th October | Sunday | Daylight Saving Time Ends |
| 31st October | Tuesday | Halloween |
| 5th November | Sunday | Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes) |
| 11th November | Saturday | Remembrance Day |
Please let us know via our contact us page if there are any other dates that you would like to see listed here.