Looking for the definitive list of UK bank holidays for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 2025? For those who like to plan ahead, we've put together this little reference page to help you organise your 2025.

Make that long weekend a little longer, climb another mountain or linger in the lounger another day. Grab your planner, calendar or diary and get planning to make the most of the extra time off. 

Find 2024 bank holidays here and 2026 bank holidays here.

Get a head start on your 2025 planning!

2025 UK Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays 2025 - England and Wales

1 January - New Year’s Day - WEDNESDAY
18 April - Good Friday - FRIDAY
21 April - Easter Monday - MONDAY
5 May - Early May bank holiday - MONDAY
26 May - Spring bank holiday - MONDAY
25 August - Summer bank holiday - MONDAY
25 December - Christmas Day - THURSDAY
26 December - Boxing Day - FRIDAY

Bank Holidays 2025 - Scotland

1 January - New Year’s Day - WEDNESDAY
2 January - 2nd January  - THURSDAY
18 April - Good Friday - FRIDAY
5 May - Early May bank holiday - MONDAY
26 May - Spring bank holiday - MONDAY
4 August - Summer bank holiday - MONDAY
1 December - St Andrew’s Day (substitute day) - MONDAY
25 December - Christmas Day - THURSDAY
26 December - Boxing Day - FRIDAY

Bank Holidays 2025 - Northern Ireland

1 January - New Year’s Day - WEDNESDAY
17 March - St Patrick’s Day (substitute day - MONDAY
18 April - Good Friday - FRIDAY
21 April - Easter Monday - MONDAY
5 May - Early May bank holiday - MONDAY
26 May - Spring bank holiday - MONDAY
14 July - Battle of the Boyne (substitute day)  - MONDAY
25 August - Summer bank holiday - MONDAY
25 December - Christmas Day - THURSDAY
26 December - Boxing Day - FRIDAY

 

For the most accurate, complete and up to date information, please find the official gov.uk list of UK bank holidays here