Holidays in the United Kingdom

From the Queen's Birthday to Guy Fawkes Day

Saint David's Day: 1 March 2008

Each year Saint David's day is celebrated in Wales and by Welsh families around the world

St. David's Day Quiz

Saint David is the Patron Saint of what country?

British Summer Time

In 1908, the United Kingdom became the first country to adopt Daylight Saving Time

Queen's Birthday: 14 June 2008

The Queen's public birthday usually falls on the second Saturday in June

Queen Elizabeth II Quiz

What foreign language does the Queen speak fluently?

Guy Fawkes Day: 5 November 2008

The anniversary of the famous Gunpowder Plot

Guy Fawkes Day Quiz

Guy Fawkes Night celebrates the foiling of the gunpowder plot of 5 November 1605 when Roman Catholic conspirators tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. What is the name of one of the conspirators?

Remembrance Day Quiz: 11 November 2008

Remembrance Sunday is observed on the second Sunday of what month?

Saint Andrew's Day: 1 December 2008

St. Andrew's Day was given royal assent in January 2007

St. Andrew's Day Quiz

Saint Andrew was crucified in what country?

Boxing Day: 26 December 2008

Traditional English holiday extends Christmas giving

Boxing Day Quiz

What major holiday does Boxing Day follow?