Public holidays
1956, United Kingdom, Ireland
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, 2 January 1956 | New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| 2 | Monday, 19 March 1956 | St. Patrick's Day (substitute day) |
| 3 | Monday, 2 April 1956 | Easter Monday |
| 4 | Monday, 4 June 1956 | June Bank Holiday |
| 5 | Monday, 6 August 1956 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| 6 | Monday, 29 October 1956 | October Bank Holiday |
| 7 | Tuesday, 25 December 1956 | Christmas Day |
| 8 | Wednesday, 26 December 1956 | St. Stephen's Day |