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Celebrations
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There are many kinds of celebrations in Britain - from royal to religious and from traditional to
more modern. This great country has been around for almost 1,000 years and has had
influences before that, all helping to make rich and vibrant celebrations that many enjoy every
year.
Pancake Day
Lent - March/April
The first day of lent is 40 days before Easter. Many people give up something they enjoy
during lent.
Easter - March/April
Many people go to church on this sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. This day is
also celebrated by the giving of eggs.
Halloween - October 31
A day where people dress up, bob for apples and have bonfires.
Christmas - December 25
This day is celebrated by friends and family by giving gifts and going to a special Sunday
service at church.
Traditionally, this is the day that servants were able to celebrate Christmas, as they were
serving their masters the day before.
Hogmanay
New year celebrations in Scotland.
1 Jan
1 Jan
1 Jan
2 Jan
Handsel Monday
The first Monday of the new year, when
handsels or presents were given to servants,
children, etc. Now replaced by Boxing Day.
7 Jan
6 Jan
1 Mar
5 Mar
Commonwealth Day
People use the day to promote
understanding about global issues,
international co-operation and the
work of the modern
Commonwealth. Each year there is
a different theme. The Queen will
attend a special service in
Westminster Abbey.
11 Mar
Crufts
A famous annual British dog show
which started in 1928. It is held at
the NEC in Birmingham. The "Best
in Show" award is presented on the
final day (Sunday).
St Patrick's Day ( Patron Saint of
Ireland)
The church festival of St. Patrick, is
regarded as national day in
Northern Ireland.
17 Mar
10 March
10 March
Spring begins
'Vernal (or spring) equinox' and
happens around 21 March.
Around March 20 or 21, the sun
shines directly on the equator and
the length of day and night are
nearly equal in all parts of the
world.
20 Mar
24 Mar
1 Apr
24 Apr
21 Apr
23 Apr
6 May
4 - 6 May
19 May
Empire Day
24 May
Established after the South African War,
and held on Queen Victoria's birthday,
24 May, it was replaced
byCommonwealth Day in 1958.
Oak Apple Day (Pinch-Bum Day)
Also known as Royal Oak Day, 29 May,
the bithday of Charles II (who is said
to hav hidden in an oak tree after his
defeat at Worcester) and the day he
entered London at the 1660 Restoration
of the monarchy
2 Jun
27 May
16 Jun
21 Jun
24 June - 7
July
Midsummer's Day
Jun 24
May -Sept
5 July
12 July
Swan Upping
The census of swans takes place annually during
July on the River Thames in a ceremony known as
Swan Upping. Swans are counted and marked on a
70 mile, five day journey up the River Thames.
15 July
May -Sept
Lammas Day
The traditional harvest festival when the first
bread was made from the new corn.
1 Aug
Yorkshire Day
Celebrates the historic English county of
1 Aug
August
Aug Sept
Reading Festival
August
August
25 -26 Aug
26 Aug
Sept
Sept
Blackpool Illuminations,
Blackpool
The seaside town of Blackpool is
decorated with lights along 6 miles
of the sea front.
Heritage Open Days, England,
Wales & Northern Ireland
Free entry is offered at many
National Trust properties across the
UK.
Last Night of the Proms
Famous classical music concert at
the Royal Albert Hall, London.
First Day of Autumn
This day is known as
the autumnal equinox.
On 22 or 23 September, the sun
shines directly on the equator and
the length of day and night are
nearly equal in all parts of the
world.
The Great River Race, London
Over 200 different rowing boats
race along the River Thames, from
Ham House (Richmond) to Island
23 Sept
23 Sept
Sept/Oct
Harvest Festival
World Conker Championships,
Northamptonshire
Follow this link to find out more about this traditional game
Sept/Oct
Trafalgar Day
21 Oct
Oct
Punky Night
Oct
On Punky Night in Hinton St George, Somerset,
local children join a procession through the village
27 Oct
Hallowe'en Night
31 Oct
1 Nov
2 Nov
Mischief Night
The 4 November is known as Mischief Night in some
parts of the country. This was the night when all sorts
of naughty things were done - the main idea being to
put things in the wrong place.
4 Nov
5 Nov
5 Nov
5 Nov
Remembrance Sunday
The Queen, the Prime Minister and
other dignitaries lay wreaths and
observe a minute's silence (at 11am)
at the Cenotaph to commemorate
those who gave their lives for their
country in both world wars.
Afterwards, the Bishop of London takes a short
service of remembrance.
10 Nov
Armistice Day
2 minutes silence at 11 a.m.
11 Nov
9 Nov
14 Nov
Nov
24 Nov
30 No
Dec
1 Dec
5 Dec
TBC
21
Dec
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is not a public holiday in the UK. Public
transport services may finish earlier than usual.
24
Dec
Christmas Day
25
Dec
(Christian Festival)
(Bank Holiday / Public Holiday)
26
Dec
St Stephen's Day
26
Dec
Hogmanay (Scotland)
31
Dec
31
Dec