2016 important holiday date planner

If you are starting to plan your 2016 holidays, here is our list of key holiday dates to help you get organised – from public holidays to school holidays.

We have also included some links to some great places to go to celebrate the day, week or month!

• February half term.  Sat 13th February*
• Valentines Day. 14th February, for that romantic cottage break.
• St David’s Day (Patron Saint of Wales). 1st March
• St Patrick’s Day (Patron Saint of Ireland). 17th March
• Mothers Day. 14th March
• Easter Sunday. 27th March
• St Georges Day (Patron Saint of England). 23rd April
• Spring Bank Holiday. Mon 30th May
• Fathers Day. 19th June
• School Summer holidays begin. Sat 23rd July *
• Summer Bank Holiday. Mon 29th August
• School Autumn term begins. Mon 5th September*

* Please note that school holiday dates vary around the UK and so you should always check the exact dates with the school.

Cottage holidays the perfect treat

So many of the standout dates in the 2016 diary are things to celebrate, whether it be your Mother, Father or Patron Saint! And, what better way to celebrate than with a holiday cottage break in outstanding locations across the UK and Ireland.

Find Cottage Holidays has over 20,000 self catering cottages, apartments, holiday flats and lodges for you to choose from.  Compare their features, locations, prices and then check out availability for couples, families or large groups.

If you looking for some holiday inspiration, below we have listed some of the most popular holiday cottage searches on our site:

English South Coast favourites

English Countryside & Coastal favourites

Scottish, Welsh and Irish favourites