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Bank holiday parking controls

Parking guidelines in Westminster for this year's bank and public holidays.

Please be aware of the parking controls that affect bank holidays and public holidays in Westminster.

Day Date Resident Parking Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
Day
Good Friday
Date
29 March 2024
Resident Parking
Sunday controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
No controls apply (free parking)
Day
Easter Saturday
Date
30 March 2024
Resident Parking
Normal Saturday controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
Normal Saturday control apply
Day
Easter Sunday
Date
31 March 2024
Resident Parking
Normal Sunday controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
No controls apply on a Sunday
Day
Easter Monday
Date
1 April 2024
Resident Parking
Sunday controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
No controls apply (free parking)
Day
Early May bank holiday (Monday)
Date
6 May 2024
Resident Parking
Sunday controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
No controls apply (free parking)
Day
Spring bank holiday (Monday)
Date
27 May 2024
Resident Parking
Sunday controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
No controls apply (free parking)
Day
Summer bank holiday (Monday)
Date
26 August 2024
Resident Parking
Sunday controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines

No controls apply (free parking)

Day
Christmas Eve (Tuesday)
Date
24 December 2024
Resident Parking
Normal Tuesday controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
Normal Tuesday controls apply
Day
Christmas Day (Wednesday)
Date
25 December 2024
Resident Parking
No controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
No controls apply (free parking)
Day
Boxing Day (Thursday)
Date
26 December 2024
Resident Parking
Sunday controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
No controls apply (free parking)
Day
New Year’s Eve (Tuesday)
Date
31 December 2024
Resident Parking
Normal Tuesday controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
Normal Tuesday controls apply
Day
New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
Date
1 January 2025
Resident Parking
Sunday controls apply
Paid for Parking and single yellow lines
No controls apply (free parking)

*Sunday controls: this indicates that on the bank and public holidays noted, resident bays will be restricted for resident permit holders only and enforced as if it was a Sunday. If a resident bay is controlled on a Sunday you may receive a parking ticket (PCN) if you park in it on a bank or public holiday without a valid resident permit. If the resident bay is not controlled on a Sunday, parking on a bank or public holiday without a valid resident permit is allowed.

A sign stating 'Resident permit holders only' with no days or times quoted indicates that the bay is controlled at all times, every day, including on public and Bank holidays.

Please be aware that there may be special arrangements in force in the area around Lord's Cricket Ground.

Dedicated permit holder bays

Bays that are marked for specialist permit holders only (e.g. disabled, doctor, hospital) will be restricted and enforced at all times.

If you park in one of these bays without displaying the relevant permit you may be issued with a parking ticket (PCN).

Yellow lines

Double yellow lines will continue to be controlled at all times.

Single yellow line restrictions do not apply on public and bank holidays - except where restrictions would normally apply on a Sunday. Check for yellow parking signs by the roadside if you're not sure. You should not park adjacent to a dropped kerb, even if this is marked by a single yellow line.

Traffic enforcement cameras

Traffic enforcement cameras continue to operate every day except Christmas Day.

Published: 11 January 2021

Last updated: 22 March 2024