when were the 2nd and 3rd lockdowns?

The 2nd lockdown in England began on 5 November 2020 and ended on 2 December 2020. The 3rd lockdown began on 6 January 2021.

Quick Scoop

• 2nd lockdown: 5 November 2020 to 2 December 2020.

• 3rd lockdown: started 6 January 2021.

Context

The second national lockdown was announced at the end of October 2020 and then came into force on 5 November.

The third national lockdown was introduced in early January 2021 as cases rose again.

TL;DR

• Second: November 5, 2020.
• Third: January 6, 2021.