Nations and Traditions: United Kingdom citizenship test questions
Practice questions for the United Kingdom citizenship test.
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3 free sample questions
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1.In which part of the UK is St Andrew’s Day, 30 November, a bank holiday?
- Northern Ireland
- England and Wales
- Scotland
- All parts of the UK
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Answer: Scotland
GOV.UK lists bank holidays separately for England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. St Andrew’s Day is on the list for Scotland only.
From the official guide: “St Andrew’s Day” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
2.In which part of the UK is St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, a bank holiday?
- Northern Ireland
- All parts of the UK
- Scotland
- England and Wales
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Answer: Northern Ireland
GOV.UK lists bank holidays separately for each part of the UK. St Patrick’s Day is on the list for Northern Ireland only.
From the official guide: “St Patrick’s Day” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
3.Which bank holiday, held on 12 July, is on the list for Northern Ireland only?
- St Andrew’s Day
- Spring bank holiday
- Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
- Summer bank holiday
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Answer: Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
The lists for England and Wales and for Scotland do not include 12 July. It is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland.
From the official guide: “Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
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Life in the UK Test
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Common questions
- How can I practice Nations and Traditions questions for the United Kingdom citizenship test?
- Swornly has 3 checked practice questions on Nations and Traditions. The sample on this page is free, with the answers explained; the rest are in the app.
- How many questions are on the United Kingdom citizenship test?
- The Life in the UK Test has 24 questions.
- What score do you need to pass the United Kingdom citizenship test?
- To pass the Life in the UK Test you need 18 correct answers out of 24 (75%).
- How long does the United Kingdom citizenship test take?
- You have 45 minutes for the Life in the UK Test.
- What language is the United Kingdom citizenship test in?
- The test is taken in English.
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- Each question is written from the official study material, checked against it by a reviewer, and linked to its source. They are for practice: the questions you are asked on the day may be worded differently.
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