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Holidays, national days, bank holidays and countdowns across the USA and UK — dates, history, traditions and celebration ideas, all in one place.
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Official days off, bank holidays and the fun national days in between — covered for both the USA and the UK.
Explore all categories →USA Federal Holidays
Official days off and what stays open — from New Year’s Day to Christmas.
Browse US holidays →UK Bank Holidays
Every bank holiday in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with dates.
Browse UK holidays →National Days — Both
Fun, food and awareness days celebrated on both sides of the Atlantic.
Browse national days →Guides: Gifts & Wishes
Gift ideas, wishes, quotes and messages for every celebration.
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Featured upcoming events.
The biggest days coming up — each with dates, history, traditions and ideas to celebrate them well.
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31 OCTCELEBRATIONS
Halloween 2026
Date, history, traditions, costumes and celebration ideas for a spooktacular October 31 — on both sides of the Atlantic.
05 NOVUK TRADITIONS
Bonfire Night 2026
Guy Fawkes Night: fireworks, bonfires and toffee apples — the story behind Britain’s most explosive evening.
08 NOVREMEMBRANCE
Remembrance Sunday 2026
Poppies, parades and the two-minute silence — how the UK honours those who served.
11 NOVFEDERAL HOLIDAYS
Veterans Day 2026
Proven ways to honor those who served, plus what’s open and closed on the federal holiday.
26 NOVNATIONAL HOLIDAYS
Thanksgiving 2026
The ultimate guide — easy recipes, traditions, parade times and myths debunked.
25 DECNATIONAL HOLIDAYS
Christmas Day 2026
Date, history, traditions and celebration ideas for a joyful Christmas Day, both countries.
Live countdowns
Christmas is coming.
Counting down to the biggest celebrations across the USA and UK — updated every second, no refresh needed.
- Oct 31, 2026HalloweenUSA + UK
- Nov 5, 2026Bonfire NightUK
- Nov 8, 2026Remembrance SundayUK
- Nov 11, 2026Veterans DayUSA
- Nov 26, 2026ThanksgivingUSA
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Frequently asked questions.
What is NationalDaysGuide?
A free guide to upcoming holidays, national and international days, events and celebrations across the USA and the UK — with dates, history, traditions, wishes and celebration ideas for each day.
When is the next federal holiday in the USA?
Federal holidays are official US government days off. Check the live countdown above for the next one coming up.
When is the next UK bank holiday?
Bank holidays are the UK’s official public holidays, with some differences between England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The countdown list above shows the next one.
Are national days the same as federal or bank holidays?
No. Federal holidays (USA) and bank holidays (UK) are official days off. National and international days are observances — some widely celebrated, some fun or awareness-focused — and most are not days off work.
How can I find an upcoming event or national day?
Use the search at the top of the site, browse by country or topic, or check the live countdowns on this page for the next dates coming up.