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British citizenship test · Topic guide

Customs, sport, religion and culture

Saints’ days, bank holidays, Wimbledon, the BBC — the cultural fabric the test will quiz you on.

Patron saints and national days

St George — England — 23 April. St Andrew — Scotland — 30 November. St David — Wales — 1 March. St Patrick — Northern Ireland — 17 March. Memorise these four pairings.

Major UK Bank Holidays

New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, the early- and late-May bank holidays, the August bank holiday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Some vary by nation.

Sport

Wimbledon (tennis), The Open (golf), the Six Nations (rugby union), the Ashes (cricket), the Grand National (horse racing). Britain hosted the Olympics in 1908, 1948 and 2012.

Religion

The Church of England (Anglican) is the established church in England. The monarch is its Supreme Governor. Other major faiths include Roman Catholicism, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the British citizenship test?
The official Life in the UK test has 24 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 18 correctly (75%) to pass. You have 45 minutes to complete it.
How much does the official UK citizenship test cost?
The official test costs £50 and is booked via gov.uk. Our practice platform is independent: 2 tests are completely free; £9.99 unlocks the remaining 43 plus training mode and cheat sheets — one-off payment, no subscription.
What is the pass mark for the Life in the UK test?
You need 18 correct answers out of 24 — that is 75%. Our practice tests use the same scoring so you can benchmark yourself realistically.
Is the British citizenship test hard?
It is fact-heavy rather than trick-based. Most candidates pass after 4–8 hours of practice if they use exam-format tests and a community-reviewed question bank like ours.
Which book does the test come from?
All official questions are drawn from "Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition)". Every question on our site is mapped to that handbook.
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