The current dates and countdowns for each steps of Boris' roadmap out of lockdown.
Next Steps
Step 4 • 19th July 2021 • (Delayed)
No more legal limitations on social contact
Remaining premises open inc. nightclubs
No more legal requirement to wear a face mask
Past Steps
Step 1 • 8th March 2021 ☑️
Schools open
Meet 1 person from outside your household outdoors
Care home residents allowed one regular visitor
Step 1 (Part 2) • 29th March 2021 ☑️
Meet up to 6 people or 2 households outdoors
Some outdoor sports facilities open
No more 'stay at home' rule
Step 2 • 12th April 2021 ☑️
Non-essential retail open
Personal care premises such as hairdressers and nail salons open
Public buildings open (libraries, community centres, etc.)
Indoor leisure facilities open (inc. gyms)
Most outdoor attractions open (zoos, theme parks, etc.)
Self-contained accommodation open
Hospitality venues an serve people outdoors with alcohol (no substantial meal needed) but only with table service
Number of people able to attend weddings, receptions, and commemorative events rises to 15
Step 3 • 17th May 2021 ☑️
Meet up to 30 people outdoors
Meet up to 6 people or 2 households indoors
Most businesses open
Indoor hospitality opens
Other indoor locations open (cinemas, play areas, etc.)
Rest of accommodation sector opens
Some larger performances and events are allowed with limited capacity
Number of people able to attend weddings, receptions, and commemorative events rises to 30
Step 4 (Partial) • 21st June 2021 ☑️
Weddings, civil partnerships and commemorative events will no longer have fixed limits on the number of people that can attend, rather it will depend on the social distancing measures in place.
Some pilot events will take place to produce additional evidence on opening events, such as EURO 2020 matches and other peformances.
All care home residents can nominate an essential care giver, who will be able to visit the resident even if they are isolating.
Out-of-school groups can organise domestic visits for childres in groups of up to 30.