UK Bank Holidays 2025
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2025. They run from New Year's Day through Christmas and Boxing Day, with both year-end dates falling on weekdays. Scotland and Northern Ireland follow a slightly different list.
Bank holidays
8
Region shown
England & Wales
Longest break
Easter · 4 days
Substitute days
None
2025 United Kingdom calendar
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United Kingdom public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 21, 2025 | Monday | Easter MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 5, 2025 | Monday | Early May bank holidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 26, 2025 | Monday | Spring bank holidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 25, 2025 | Monday | Summer bank holidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2025 | Friday | Boxing DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
United Kingdom long weekends in 2025
Easter
4 daysApr 18 – 21
Good Friday and Easter Monday bracket the weekend — four days off.
Early May
3 daysMay 3 – 5
Spring
3 daysMay 24 – 26
Summer
3 daysAug 23 – 25
Christmas
4 daysDec 25 – 28
Christmas Day (Thu) and Boxing Day (Fri) run straight into the weekend — four days off.
What are bank holidays in the UK?
The UK calls its public holidays "bank holidays". England and Wales have eight a year. Most fall on a Monday, which is why bank holidays usually create a three-day weekend. In 2025 there were no weekend clashes, so no substitute days were needed.
Scotland & Northern Ireland: how the list differs in 2025
Scotland adds 2nd January (Jan 2) and St Andrew's Day (observed Monday Dec 1, 2025, as Nov 30 is a Sunday), takes its summer bank holiday on the first Monday of August (Aug 4, 2025), and does not observe Easter Monday.
Northern Ireland matches England & Wales but adds St Patrick's Day (Mar 17) and the Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day (observed Monday Jul 14, 2025, as Jul 12 is a Saturday).
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in the UK in 2025?+
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2025. Scotland and Northern Ireland each have their own list — Scotland has additional days such as 2nd January and St Andrew's Day, and Northern Ireland adds St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne.
When is the Spring bank holiday 2025?+
The Spring bank holiday is on Monday May 26, 2025. The Early May bank holiday is earlier in the month, on Monday May 5.
Were there any substitute bank holidays in 2025?+
No. In 2025 none of the fixed-date bank holidays (New Year's Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day) fell on a weekend, so no substitute weekday was added in England and Wales.
Does my employer have to give me bank holidays off in the UK?+
No. There is no statutory right to paid leave on bank holidays in the UK. Whether bank holidays are paid days off depends on your employment contract; some employers include them within the statutory 28 days of annual leave.
What are the long weekends in the UK in 2025?+
Easter (Apr 18–21) is a four-day weekend, and the Christmas period (Dec 25–28) is also four days as Christmas and Boxing Day fall on a Thursday and Friday. The Early May, Spring and Summer bank holidays each create a standard three-day weekend.
