UK Bank Holidays - Religious Day

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Shrove Tuesday - - The day before Lent and fasting begins. Pancake Day, eating before the fasting of Ash Wednesday and Lent.
Ash Wednesday - - The first day of Lent.
St John the Baptist day - - Celebrated on 24th June St John the Baptist day
All Saints Day - - Observed annually on the 1st November Christian observance that honour’s the known and unknown multitude of saints
Christmas Day - Bank Holiday - Observed on 25th December each year. A Celebration of Light, Love, and Tradition
Ash Wednesday - - The first day of Lent.
Ash Wednesday - - The first day of Lent.
St John the Baptist day - - Celebrated on 24th June St John the Baptist day
All Saints Day - - Observed annually on the 1st November Christian observance that honour’s the known and unknown multitude of saints
Christmas Day - Bank Holiday - Observed on 25th December each year. A Celebration of Light, Love, and Tradition As the Bank Holiday falls on a Saturday, a substitue public holiday is on the following Monday, 27 December 2027.

The next Religious Day


17 February

Shrove Tuesday

The sale of arts and crafts at fairs and shows has seasonal variations. If you are able to add a theme to your table that pertains to the appropriate time of year, you may see an increase in sales. Specific products will do better than generic products but just having an appropriate sign could work, e.g. Ideal Easter Gifts, Christmas Presents, Great for Fathers Day etc.