Several holidays are widely celebrated in the United Kingdom, and understanding them helps expats plan work, travel, and social life. For expats, the most noticeable public holidays are known as bank holidays, when many businesses close and people have time off work. Expats in the UK will experience major holidays such as Christmas Day and Boxing Day in December, which are strongly family-focused, and New Year’s Day, which marks the start of the year. Easter is also widely observed, with Good Friday and Easter Monday often being public holidays. Expats in the UK will notice national holidays like Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, and Summer Bank Holiday, which are popular for short trips and social events. Other widely celebrated occasions include Bonfire Night in November and cultural events such as St Patrick’s Day in some areas. While religious observance varies, these holidays strongly shape the UK calendar for expats.