Bank holidays 2025
UK bank holidays 2025
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2025, Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland has 10. Dates from GOV.UK.
| Date | Bank holiday | England & Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed1 January | New Year’s Day | |||
| Thu2 January | 2nd January | – | – | |
| Mon17 March | St Patrick’s Day | – | – | |
| Fri18 April | Good Friday | |||
| Mon21 April | Easter Monday | – | ||
| Mon5 May | Early May bank holiday | |||
| Mon26 May | Spring bank holiday | |||
| Mon14 July | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)Substitute day | – | – | |
| Mon4 August | Summer bank holiday | – | – | |
| Mon25 August | Summer bank holiday | – | ||
| Mon1 December | St Andrew’s DaySubstitute day | – | – | |
| Thu25 December | Christmas Day | |||
| Fri26 December | Boxing Day |
How bank holidays work in 2025
Bank holidays are set under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971. Good Friday and Christmas Day are “common law” holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but they are treated the same way. When a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a substitute day is given, normally the following Monday.
Planning around these dates? The working days in 2025 page shows how many working days each month has, and the working days calculator excludes bank holidays automatically.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in 2025?
England and Wales have 8 bank holidays in 2025. Scotland has 9 and Northern Ireland has 10.
When is the first bank holiday of 2025?
New Year’s Day, on Wednesday 1 January 2025, is the first bank holiday of the year across the UK.
Are there any substitute bank holidays in 2025?
Yes. When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a weekday is given instead. In 2025: Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) on Monday 14 July; St Andrew’s Day on Monday 1 December.
Do I get bank holidays off work?
Not automatically. There is no legal right to paid time off on bank holidays. Employers can count them as part of the 5.6 weeks' statutory annual leave, which is 28 days for someone working 5 days a week. Check your contract.