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Holidays and Special Days in the UK
Below is a list of holidays and special days that are celebrated in the UK each year. Work with
a partner to find the correct dates and find out what is special about each day:
Holiday or Special Day:
Date:
New Year’s Day
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St Valentine’s Day
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St David’s Day
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Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)
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St Patrick’s Day
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Mother’s Day
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British Summer Time Starts
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Good Friday
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Easter Sunday
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Easter Monday Bank Holiday
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St George’s Day
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May Day Bank Holiday
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Spring Bank Holiday
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Father’s Day
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Longest Day (Summer Solstice)
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August Bank Holiday
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British Summer Time Ends
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Hallowe’en
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Bonfire Night
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Remembrance Sunday
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Shortest Day (Winter Solstice)
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
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New Year’s Eve
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My birthday
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My friend’s birthday
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My teacher’s birthday
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