Who doesn’t love a public holiday, and for 2022 we are blessed with an extra one to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, which also sees the late May Bank Holiday Monday moved.
Here’s the full list for 2022 and 2023, which is correct at the time of publication.
Please note if a bank holiday is on a weekend, the following weekday becomes a public holiday which is the case for New Years Day and Christmas Day.
Bank Holidays for 2022
| Date | Day of Week | Occasion |
| 03 January 2022 | Monday | New Year’s Day (substitute day) |
| 15 April 2022 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 18 April 2022 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 02 May 2022 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 02 June 2022 | Thursday | Spring bank holiday |
| 03 June 2022 | Friday | Platinum Jubilee bank holiday |
| 29 August 2022 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 26 December 2022 | Monday | Boxing Day |
| 27 December 2022 | Tuesday | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
Bank Holidays for 2023
| Date | Day of Week | Occasion |
| 02 January 2023 | Monday | New Year’s Day (substitute day) |
| 07 April 2023 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 10 April 2023 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 01 May 2023 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 29 May 2023 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 28 August 2023 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December 2023 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2023 | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
When is the Queen’s platinum jubilee?
Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is today, Sunday 6th February 2022, but celebrations have been pushed back to celebrate it with her Birthday in June, much like the Gold and Diamond Jubilees.
The four days of celebrations will include public events and community activities, and includes:
Thursday 2nd June
Trooping of the Colour
The Queen’s Birthday Parade of over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians will come together in the traditional Trooping of the Colour Parade to mark The Queen’s official birthday, usually held on the second Saturday in June.
Platinum Jubilee Beacons
The lighting of beacons will mark the Platinum Jubilee. The Principal beacon will be lit in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace, and then over 1,500 beacons will be lit throughout the United Kingdom, UK Overseas Territories and the capital cities of the Commonwealth countries.
Friday 3rd June
Service of Thanksgiving
A Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen’s reign will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Saturday 4th June
The Derby at Epsom Downs
Her Majesty The Queen and Members of the Royal Family will attend the Epsom Derby.
Platinum Party at the Palace
Live on the BBC, the world’s biggest entertainment stars come together to celebrate The Queens reign.
Sunday 5th June
The Big Jubilee Lunch
In 2022 The Big Lunch will bring the Jubilee celebrations into the heart of every community through street parties across the UK and beyond.
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant
A London based festival of creativity featuring dancers, artistic performers, musicians, key workers, military personnel and volunteers.
