- Easter: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Celebrated on the Sunday following the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox.
- May Day: Celebrates the beginning of summer and the season of growth. Celebrated on May 1st.
- Beltane: An ancient Celtic festival celebrating the beginning of summer. Celebrated on May 1st.
Summer
- Summer Solstice: Celebrates the longest day and shortest night of the year. Celebrated on June 21st.
- Glastonbury Festival: A five-day music and performing arts festival held in Somerset, England. Held in June.
- Wimbledon Championships: A two-week tennis tournament held in Wimbledon, London. Held in July.
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe: The largest arts festival in the world, featuring a variety of performances from comedy to theater. Held in August.
Autumn
- Halloween: Celebrates the eve of All Saints' Day, a day to remember the dead. Celebrated on October 31st.
- Guy Fawkes Night: Commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Catholic conspirators attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Celebrated on November 5th.
Winter
- Christmas: A celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Celebrated on December 25th.
- Boxing Day: A holiday celebrated the day after Christmas, originally a day for giving gifts to servants and tradespeople. Celebrated on December 26th.
- New Year's Eve: Celebrates the arrival of the new year. Celebrated on December 31st.
Other Festivals
- St. Patrick's Day: Celebrates the patron saint of Ireland. Celebrated on March 17th.
- St. George's Day: Celebrates the patron saint of England. Celebrated on April 23rd.
- Diwali: A five-day Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated in October or November.