Dive into the uk’s rich history and contemporary culture

March-April: Easter
Each year the Easter weekend falls on a different date - any time between March 22 and April 25 - as it depends on the moon.
In the UK there are two bank holidays to mark Easter: Good Friday and Easter Monday. This Christian holiday is traditionally celebrated with a sit-down meal - usually among family or friends - to mark the beginning of spring.
Another tradition that people, regardless of their faith or background, tend to enjoy. Easter eggs - usually made of chocolate - start appearing on supermarket shelves in the lead-up to Easter. They range from tiny ones that are perfect for hiding in the garden, balcony, or home, to eggs the size of your head.
May
First Monday of May: Early May bank holiday
In general, the Early May Bank Holiday, which often falls on 1 May, is celebrated with maypole dancing. Children, especially girls, often dance around a tall pole which is decorated with long, colourful flowing ribbons.

In some parts of the UK, but mainly in England, you might find Morris dancers dressed in white and wearing bells on various parts of their outfits who carry scarves and long wooden sticks. Their dancing is usually accompanied by loud accordion music. This dancing was traditionally carried out exclusively by men but more recently it has welcomed dancers of all genders.

Last Monday of May: Spring bank holiday, sometimes called the Late May bank holiday
Another lovely day off which is usually spent catching up with friends and enjoying the - hopefully - early summer weather.
June - July
21 June: Summer solstice
The summer solstice marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year, although the sun's position remains in pretty much the same place for a few days on either side. It is celebrated all over the UK in a diverse variety of ways. Perhaps the most famous is the celebration at the ancient monument of Stonehenge, where around 10,000 people gather to watch the sunrise.

Late June: Glastonbury Festival
Summer in the UK means music festival time. With its 175,000 revellers, Glastonbury is the largest and most iconic. But from Wales’ Festival No.6 and Scotland’s T in the Park to the new grassroots festivals emerging across the country, there are plenty of other opportunities to enjoy the festival season.
June/July: Eid al-Fitr
Marking the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslim communities in the UK and around the world. Each community usually has its own events, but Birmingham and London see some of the largest official celebrations and feasts in the UK.
August
August: Edinburgh Fringe Festival
‘The Fringe’ features over 50,000 performances and more than 3,000 shows, which take place over three weeks every August. As the world’s biggest arts festival, it’s the best place to go for stand-up comedy, dance performances, theatre, art exhibitions, circus, spoken word, opera and much, much more. The atmosphere is buzzing, with visitors from across the globe, and if you can get yourself there, do. You won't regret it.
Late August: Notting Hill Carnival
Held in London over the August bank holiday weekend, Notting Hill Carnival is the biggest street carnival in Europe. Join two million carnival-goers dancing to pumping calypso music and enjoying Caribbean food as they watch the vibrant and enthusiastic parade go by.
Late August: Manchester Pride
Pride events take place in UK cities throughout the year, and on the August bank holiday weekend tens of thousands of people from the UK and further afield, flock to Manchester to promote equality and celebrate LGBT+ life at The Big Weekend - a colourful 72-hour party with a flamboyant parade in the city centre.
Last Monday of August: Summer bank holiday
This is the last bank holiday until Christmas, so make good use of it. Hopefully, the weather will be great and it'll be a chance to enjoy the green parks and outdoor spaces across the country. Or even an excuse to go down to the seaside.