UK Bank Holidays 2025: Full Guide + 2026 & 2027 Dates

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UK Bank Holiday in 2025

From the first official bank holiday of New Year’s Day on Wednesday, 1st January, people in the UK have been enjoying their well-deserved occasional breaks from work, especially those who are part of banking institutions.

Generally, the bank holidays in the UK include New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Spring Holiday, Summer Holiday, Christmas, and Boxing Day. Sometimes, there will be special holidays, like the one we had when Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee was celebrated in 2022.

As we are approaching the middle of the year, we have almost half the holidays remaining. This article covers all the holidays of 2025 in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Additionally, it provides holidays for 2026 and 2027.

What is the Next UK Bank Holiday in 2025? Upcoming Date

UK Bank Holidays

Before we get into the detailed info on UK bank holidays, first let us check which is the next holiday according to the official sources. Since there are no holidays in June and July, the next one will be the Summer Bank holiday of August, which is observed on different dates according to the territories.

  • Summer Bank Holiday of England & Wales – 25 August 2025
  • Summer Bank Holiday in Scotland – 25 August 2025
  • Summer Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland – 4 August 2025

UK Bank Holidays 2025 – England & Wales, Scotland, & Northern Ireland List

The tables below provide comprehensive data of 2025’s all bank holidays across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Additionally, keep reading below to get insights on 2026 and 2027 holidays.

UK Bank Holidays 2025: England & Wales

This year, there are a total of 8 bank holidays in England & Wales. Among those, five are over, and 3 days remain.

DateHolidayDay
1 January 2025New Year’s DayWednesday
18 April 2025Good FridayFriday
21 April 2025Easter MondayMonday
5 May 2025Early May Bank HolidayMonday
26 May 2025Spring Bank HolidayMonday
25 August 2025Summer Bank HolidayMonday
25 December 2025Christmas DayThursday
26 December 2025Boxing DayFriday

UK Bank Holidays 2025: Scotland

Scotland has 9 bank holidays this year, and 4 of them remain.

DateHolidayDay
1 January 2025New Year’s DayWednesday
2 January 20252nd JanuaryThursday
18 April 2025Good FridayFriday
5 May 2025Early May Bank HolidayMonday
26 May 2025Spring Bank HolidayMonday
4 August 2025Summer Bank HolidayMonday
30 November 2025St Andrew’s DaySunday
25 December 2025Christmas DayThursday
26 December 2025Boxing DayFriday

UK Bank Holidays 2025: Northern Ireland

Among this year’s 10 bank holidays in Northern Ireland, the upcoming holidays are 6, and one of them is a Saturday.

DateHolidayDay
1 January 2025New Year’s DayWednesday
17 March 2025St Patrick’s DayMonday
18 April 2025Good FridayFriday
21 April 2025Easter MondayMonday
5 May 2025Early May Bank HolidayMonday
26 May 2025Spring Bank HolidayMonday
12 July 2025Orangemen’s DaySaturday
25 August 2025Summer Bank HolidayMonday
25 December 2025Christmas DayThursday
26 December 2025Boxing Day / St. Stephen’s DayFriday

Upcoming UK Bank Holidays 2026 – England & Wales, Scotland, & Northern Ireland List

In 2026, England & Wales will have 8 bank holidays, Scotland 9, and Northern Ireland 10.

UK Bank Holidays 2026: England & Wales

DateDay of the weekBank Holiday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year’s Day
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
4 May 2026MondayEarly May bank holiday
25 May 2026MondaySpring bank holiday
31 August 2026MondaySummer bank holiday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
28 December 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)

UK Bank Holidays 2026: Scotland

DateDay of the weekBank Holiday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year’s Day
2 January 2026Friday2nd January
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
4 May 2026MondayEarly May bank holiday
25 May 2026MondaySpring bank holiday
3 August 2026MondaySummer bank holiday
30 November 2026MondaySt Andrew’s Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
28 December 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)

UK Bank Holidays 2026: Northern Ireland

DateDay of the weekBank Holiday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year’s Day
17 March 2026TuesdaySt Patrick’s Day
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
4 May 2026MondayEarly May bank holiday
25 May 2026MondaySpring bank holiday
13 July 2026MondayBattle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute day)
31 August 2026MondaySummer bank holiday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
28 December 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)

Upcoming UK Bank Holidays 2027 – England & Wales, Scotland, & Northern Ireland List

In 2027, England & Wales will provide 8 bank holidays to the citizens, Scotland will provide 9, and Northern Ireland 10.

UK Bank Holidays 2027: England & Wales

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
1 January 2027FridayNew Year’s Day
26 March 2027FridayGood Friday
29 March 2027MondayEaster Monday
3 May 2027MondayEarly May bank holiday
31 May 2027MondaySpring bank holiday
30 August 2027MondaySummer bank holiday
27 December 2027MondayChristmas Day (substitute day)
28 December 2027TuesdayBoxing Day (substitute day)

UK Bank Holidays 2027: Scotland

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
1 January 2027FridayNew Year’s Day
4 January 2027Monday2nd January (substitute day)
26 March 2027FridayGood Friday
3 May 2027MondayEarly May bank holiday
31 May 2027MondaySpring bank holiday
2 August 2027MondaySummer bank holiday
30 November 2027TuesdaySt Andrew’s Day
27 December 2027MondayChristmas Day (substitute day)
28 December 2027TuesdayBoxing Day (substitute day)

UK Bank Holidays 2027: Northern Ireland

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
1 January 2027FridayNew Year’s Day
17 March 2027WednesdaySt Patrick’s Day
26 March 2027FridayGood Friday
29 March 2027MondayEaster Monday
3 May 2027MondayEarly May bank holiday
31 May 2027MondaySpring bank holiday
12 July 2027MondayBattle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
30 August 2027MondaySummer bank holiday
27 December 2027MondayChristmas Day (substitute day)
28 December 2027TuesdayBoxing Day (substitute day)

UK Bank Holidays – Important Things to Consider

Unlike public holidays, the bank holidays in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are designated via the Bank Holidays Act of 1871 and a supplementary act of 1875. It means that there are some bank holidays which are not public holidays, especially in Ireland.

While the authorities ensure that everyone across the country gets well-deserved breaks through bank holidays, it is important to note that the holidays can vary according to certain regions. For example, while Easter Monday is not a nationwide bank holiday in Scotland, some local authorities may decide to provide a holiday, which will be notified earlier.

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How to Maximize the Annual Leave?

If you are planning to enjoy a short vacation by stretching the single-day leaves, it is essential to know the upcoming bank holidays so that you can plan accordingly. Thankfully, our authorities have the Substitute Day rule that allows postponing weekend bank holidays to Mondays.

Always plan your activities according to public holidays, which can help you create a work-life balance. If you have any doubts regarding the bank holidays, please refer to the FAQs below.

Frequently Asked Questions About UK Bank Holidays

1. Is there any special bank holiday other than the regular holidays in 2025?

No, as far, there are no special holidays except the ones mentioned in the above tables.

2. Can bank holidays affect my pay? Will there be any delay?

It depends on the employer and the workplace contracts. You can ask your institution early to get clarity.

3. Why do weekend bank holidays get postponed to Mondays?

This is to ensure that all working citizens get extra leaves other than the general public holidays, and to provide extended weekend breaks.

4. Why do bank holidays in England, Wales, Scotland, & Northern Ireland vary?

While most of the bank holidays are the same across these regions, some of them vary due to distinct cultural differences.

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