2020 Public Holidays

Acting in accordance with Section 5 (b) of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2020:

Wednesday, 1st January New Year’s Day

Monday, 2nd March The Anniversary of the Birth of

(In lieu of Saturday, 7th March) Hamilton Lavity Stoutt

Monday, 9th March Commonwealth Day

Friday, 10th April Good Friday

Monday, 13th April Easter Monday

Monday, 1st June Whit Monday

Friday, 12th June Sovereign’s Birthday

(to be confirmed)

Monday, 29th June Territory Day

Monday, 3rd August Festival Monday

Tuesday, 4th August Festival Tuesday

Wednesday, 5th August Festival Wednesday

Friday, 23rd October St. Ursula’s Day

(In lieu of Wednesday, 21st October)

Friday, 25th December Christmas Day

Monday, 28th December Boxing Day

(In lieu of Saturday, 26th December)

UK Interest Rates Could Rise Above Four Percent Again if Energy Shock Continues, Think Tank Warns

Economists say prolonged energy price surge linked to Middle East tensions may force Bank of England to tighten policy again

Starmer Defends Britain’s Iran Strategy as Badenoch Urges Stronger Military Support

UK prime minister insists cautious approach protects national interests while opposition leader demands a firmer stance alongside allies

Labour MP Says She Saw No Sign Husband Broke Law After Arrest in China Espionage Investigation

Joani Reid distances herself from husband detained by counter-terror police as UK probes suspected foreign intelligence activity

UK Jobless Rate Overtakes Italy’s for First Time in Years as Labour Market Weakens

Rising unemployment in Britain surpasses Italy’s historically lower rate, highlighting diverging labour trends across Europe

United Kingdom Suspends Student Visas for Four Countries in Unprecedented Immigration Move

Government invokes emergency powers to halt education visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan amid surge in asylum claims

Campaigners Warn UK Student Visa Ban Could Push Migrants Toward Dangerous Channel Crossings

Critics say the government’s suspension of study visas for four countries may close one of the few safe routes for those fleeing conflict

First U.K. Charter Flight for Stranded Nationals Set to Depart Oman Amid Middle East Crisis

British government begins evacuation effort from Muscat as regional conflict disrupts flights and leaves thousands seeking routes home

France and United Kingdom Deploy Warships to Eastern Mediterranean as Middle East Conflict Escalates

European allies strengthen military presence near Cyprus following drone attacks and widening confrontation linked to the Iran war

U.K. Arrests Three Men Including Lawmaker’s Partner in Suspected China Espionage Investigation

Counter-terrorism police detain individuals under national security laws as authorities examine alleged foreign intelligence links

Iran Conflict Strains U.S.–U.K. Alliance as Trump and Starmer Clash Over Military Strategy

Disagreements over the use of British bases and the scope of action against Iran expose tensions within the historic trans-Atlantic partnership

Trump Says UK–US ‘Special Relationship’ Is Diminished Amid Middle East Dispute

US president asserts ties with Britain are ‘not what they used to be’ as differences over military support for the Iran conflict deepen diplomatic strain

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