April 2023 bank holidays

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The following is the standard holiday schedule for the Federal Reserve System. Please click on a holiday date to view service change announcements where applicable. See the International Holiday Schedules for the FedGlobal® Gateway Operator Holiday Schedules.

Standard Federal Reserve Bank Holidays

 
Holiday20222023202420252026
New Year's DayJanuary 1* January 1** January 1 January 1 January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 17 January 16 January 15 January 20 January 19
Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day)February 21 February 20 February 19 February 17 February 16
Memorial DayMay 30 May 29 May 27 May 26 May 25
Juneteenth National Independence DayJune 19** June 19 June 19 June 19 June 19
Independence DayJuly 4 July 4 July 4 July 4 July 4*
Labor DaySeptember 5 September 4 September 2 September 1 September 7
Columbus DayOctober 10 October 9 October 14 October 13 October 12
Veterans DayNovember 11 November 11* November 11 November 11 November 11
Thanksgiving DayNovember 24 November 23 November 28 November 27 November 26
Christmas DayDecember 25** December 25 December 25 December 25 December 25

*For holidays falling on Saturday, Federal Reserve Banks and Branches will be open the preceding Friday.

**For holidays falling on Sunday, Federal Reserve Banks and Branches will be closed the following Monday — June 20, 2022, December 26, 2022, and January 2, 2023.

UK Public Holidays 2023: England & Wales

In the following list, you can find all the UK public holidays for 2023 that are taking place in both England and Wales:

DateDay
2 January (Monday) New Year’s Day Substitute Day
7 April (Friday) Good Friday
10 April (Monday) Easter Monday
1 May (Monday) Early May Bank Holiday
29 May (Monday) Spring Bank Holiday
28 August (Monday) Summer Bank Holiday
25 December (Monday) Christmas Day
26 December (Tuesday) Boxing Day

UK Public Holidays 2023: Scotland

Which UK public holidays in 2023 are taking place in Scotland? Here is how to keep your diary up to date:

DateReason
2 January (Monday) New Year’s Day Substitute Day
3 January (Tuesday) 2nd January Substitute Day
7 April (Friday) Good Friday
1 May (Monday) Early May Bank Holiday
29 May (Monday) Spring Bank Holiday
7 August (Monday) Summer Bank Holiday
30 November (Thursday) St Andrew’s Day
25 December (Monday) Christmas Day
26 December (Tuesday) Boxing Day

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UK Public Holidays 2023: Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland, here’s what to expect when it comes to bank holidays in your neck of the woods in 2023:

DateReason
2 January (Monday) New Year’s Day Substitute Day
17 March (Friday) St Patrick’s Day
7 April (Friday) Good Friday
10 April (Monday) Easter Monday
1 May (Monday) Early May Bank Holiday
29 May (Monday) Spring Bank Holiday
12 July (Wednesday) Battle of the Boyne Orangemen’s Day
28 August (Monday) Summer Bank Holiday
25 December (Monday) Christmas Day
26 December (Tuesday) Boxing Day

How Many Bank Holidays Are There In 2023?

The number of UK public holidays in 2023 depends on where you reside. In England and Wales, you can count on eight bank holidays taking place in 2023. In Scotland, add an extra for a total of nine bank holidays, with the highest being ten holidays in Northern Ireland.

What Is A Substitute Day?

When a bank holiday would typically occur on a weekend, like Christmas or Boxing Day, that day is normally shifted to the next available weekday. This allows people who would otherwise have Saturday or Sunday off to enjoy a day of the week from work.

What Happened To The Queen’s Jubilee Bank Holiday?

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday, which resulted in a four-day weekend in 2022, will no longer apply in 2023. That’s because the jubilee is celebrated to commemorate the Queen’s 70-year reign, and only applies for one year.

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How many bank holidays are there in UK 2023?

In England and Wales, you can count on eight bank holidays taking place in 2023. In Scotland, add an extra for a total of nine bank holidays, with the highest being ten holidays in Northern Ireland.

Are there any holidays in April 2023?

The most common (Federal) holidays of the United States (USA) in 2023 are listed below. ... 2023 Holidays..

Are we getting an extra bank holiday 2023?

Good Friday takes place on April 7, 2023, followed by Easter Monday on April 10, 2023. In line with Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953, 2023 will get an extra bank holiday. Image: PA. Things start to get very busy in May – with two bank holidays becoming three to mark the King's coronation.

What dates are Easter holidays 2023 UK?

Term time: Monday 20 February to Friday 31 March 2023. Easter holiday: Monday 3 April to Friday 14 April 2023.