Public Holidays Flashcards
(19 cards)
What happens if a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday in Britain?
It is usually moved to the following Monday.
When is New Year’s Day celebrated in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?
January 1st.
When is the New Year Holiday celebrated in Scotland?
January 2nd.
What is the date of Good Friday in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?
Date varies.
When is Easter Monday celebrated in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
Date varies.
When is the Early May Bank Holiday in Britain?
First Monday in May.
When is the Spring Bank Holiday in Britain?
Last Monday in May.
When is the Summer Bank Holiday in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
Last Monday in August.
When is the Summer Bank Holiday in Scotland?
First Monday in August.
What is the date of the Battle of the Boyne in Northern Ireland?
Usually July 12th.
When is St. Andrew’s Day celebrated in Scotland?
Usually November 30th.
When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated in Northern Ireland?
Usually March 17th.
When is Christmas Day celebrated in Britain?
Usually December 25th.
When is Boxing Day celebrated in Britain?
Usually December 26th.
How many public holidays are there in England and Wales?
8 Public Holidays.
How many public holidays are there in Scotland?
9 Public Holidays.
How many public holidays are there in Northern Ireland?
10 Public Holidays.
Which Holidays exist only in Schottland ?
- St. Andrew’s Day (Nov 30th)
- Summer Bank Holiday (Beginning of August)
-New Year Holiday (Jan 2nd)
Which Holidays exist only in Nothern Ireland?
- St. Particks Day (March 17th)
- ## Battle of the Boyne (July 12th)
