The dates of bank and public holidays in England for the years 2012-2013 inclusive are listed below.
England and Wales | 2012 | 2013 |
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New Year's Day | 2 Jan * | 1 Jan |
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Good Friday | 6 Apr | 29 Mar | |
Easter Monday | 9 Apr | 1 Apr |
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Early May Bank Holiday | 7 May | 6 May |
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Spring Bank Holiday | 4 June * | 27
May |
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Diamond Jubilee Holiday | 5 June | ||
Summer Bank Holiday | 27 Aug | 26 Aug |
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Christmas Day | 25 Dec | 25 Dec |
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Boxing Day | 26 Dec | 26 Dec |
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* Substitute Day | |||
Dates in bold are bank holidays which have been introduced since the 1971 Banking and Financial Dealings Act, and are routinely proclaimed each year by the Queen; dates in italics are subject to Proclamation by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and are not included in the Royal Proclamation. All other dates have been designated bank holidays under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971. |