Bank and public holidays in England and Wales for the years 2011-2012

The dates of bank and public holidays in England for the years 2011-2012 inclusive are listed below.
England and Wales 2011 2012
New Year's Day 3 Jan * 2 Jan *
Good Friday 22 Apr 6 Apr
Easter Monday 25 Apr 9 Apr
Royal Wedding 29 Apr -
Early May Bank Holiday 2 May 7 May
Spring Bank Holiday 30 May 4 June *
Diamond Jubilee Holiday - 5 June
Summer Bank Holiday 29 Aug 27 Aug
Christmas Day 26 Dec * 25 Dec
Boxing Day 27 Dec * 26 Dec
* Substitute Day
 
Dates in bold are bank holidays which have been introduced since the 1971 Banking and Financial Dealings Act, and are routinely proclaimed each year by the Queen; dates in italics are subject to Proclamation by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and are not included in the Royal Proclamation. All other dates have been designated bank holidays under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971.