 Events in London
For comprehensive information on events check out the What's On section of visitlondon.com.
Event Planners
Download our summaries of major events:
Download Mayor Events Calendar 2008 [PDF 1MB]
Bank holidays - what’s open, what’s not!
A list of key dates when attractions may be closed:
25 December - Christmas Day
All attractions, museums, galleries and shops are closed on Christmas Day. There is also no train, Tube or bus services in operation. Taxis are available but be aware that they charge double rate for working Christmas Day. Some restaurants and pubs will open and City Cruises offer Christmas dinner on a special Christmas day river cruise. See the main Visitlondon.com site for ideas of where to eat Christmas Dinner nearer the time.
24/26 December - Christmas Eve/Boxing Day
Many of the museums and galleries are closed from 24-26 December. Attractions such as the BA London Eye, London Dungeon, Madame Tussaud’s, Tower Bridge Experience, St Paul’s Cathedral* and Westminster Abbey* are open.
Shops are open on 24 December, but shut earlier than usual. Most shops reopen on 26 or 27 December.
London transport runs a normal service on 24 December but transport stops running earlier. A reduced service is in operation on 26 December.
*Unless 24/26 December falls on a Sunday in which case they are closed for tourist visits.
1 January - New Year’s Day
Some attractions, museums and galleries close on 1 January. Many shops either open for Sunday trading hours or stay shut. There is a reduced service on trains, Tubes and buses.
Good Friday (Friday before Easter)/Easter Sunday
If your clients visit London during these periods make sure you check visitlondon.com for holiday period opening times and that you plan your itineraries in advance.
Bank Holidays also occur on the follows days; attractions and shops will be open as usual and London transport operates a Sunday service.
- Easter Monday (Monday after Easter Sunday)
- May bank holiday (First Monday in May)
- May - Spring Bank holiday (Last Monday in May)
- August Bank Holiday (Last Monday in August)
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