Bell ringing days
The Abbey bells can usually be heard before services and in celebration of church festivals and royal occasions.
See the Abbey bells page for a history of bell ringing at Westminster Abbey.
Bell ringing calendar
November
Monday, 3rd November 2025
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
the Abbey bells are rung half-muffled following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
Thursday, 6th November 2025
The Opening of the Field of Remembrance
the bells of St Margaret's church are rung half-muffled following the ceremony at about noon
Sunday, 9th November 2025
Remembrance Sunday
the Abbey bells will be rung half-muffled from noon
Friday, 14th November 2025
The Birthday of His Majesty The King
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm
December
Monday, 1st December 2025
St Andrew's Day (transferred from 30 November)
the Abbey bells are rung at about 5.45 pm following Evensong
Thursday, 25th December 2025
Christmas Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 11.45 am, following the Sung Eucharist of Christmas Day
Saturday, 27th December 2025
St John the Evangelist
the Abbey bells will be rung for St John's Day at about 5.45 pm following Evensong
Wednesday, 31st December 2025
New Year
the bells of St Margaret's Church will be ringing in the new year from 10.00 pm
January
Thursday, 1st January 2026
New Year's Day
the Abbey bells will be rung by a visiting band, beginning at 1.00 pm
Tuesday, 6th January 2026
The Epiphany of Our Lord
the Abbey bells are rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
Friday, 9th January 2026
The Birthday of Catherine, Princess of Wales
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm
February
Monday, 2nd February 2026
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
the Abbey bells are rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
March
Monday, 2nd March 2026
St David's Day
the Abbey bells will be rung for St David's Day (transferred from Sunday) at about 5.45 pm following Evensong
Monday, 9th March 2026
Commonwealth Day
the Abbey bells are rung following the Commonwealth Day Observance at about 4.00 pm
Tuesday, 17th March 2026
St Patrick's Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung for St Patrick's Day following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
Wednesday, 25th March 2026
The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
the bells of St Margaret's Church are rung at about 6.00 pm, following the Sung Eucharist
April
Sunday, 5th April 2026
Easter Day
following the Sung Eucharist at about 11.45 am
Thursday, 23rd April 2026
St George's Day
the Abbey bells are rung following Evensong at about 5.45 pm for St George's Day
Saturday, 25th April 2026
St Mark's Day and Anzac Day
the Abbey bells are rung for following the Anzac Day service at about 1.00 pm, with ringing for St Mark's Day subsumed
