UK Public & Bank Holidays

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Please Note

If a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a 'substitute' weekday becomes the bank holiday, normally the following Monday. Always confirm dates with official sources.

2025 Bank Holidays

1

JAN

New Year's Day

Wednesday

UK-wide

2

JAN

2nd January

Thursday

A traditional additional holiday to extend Hogmanay celebrations.

Scotland only

17

MAR

St. Patrick's Day

Monday

Celebrates the patron saint of Ireland.

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NI only

18

APR

Good Friday

Friday

UK-wide

21

APR

Easter Monday

Monday

Not Scotland

5

MAY

Early May Bank Holiday

Monday

UK-wide

26

MAY

Spring Bank Holiday

Monday

UK-wide

14

JUL

Battle of the Boyne

Monday (substitute day)

NI only

4

AUG

Summer Bank Holiday

Monday

Scotland only

25

AUG

Summer Bank Holiday

Monday

Not Scotland

1

DEC

St. Andrew's Day

Monday (substitute day)

Scotland only

25

DEC

Christmas Day

Thursday

UK-wide

26

DEC

Boxing Day

Friday

UK-wide

2026 Bank Holidays

A similar list for the 2026 Public Holidays would be populated here.

Other Notable UK Dates

These dates are culturally significant but are not bank holidays. Schools and businesses typically remain open.

Valentine's Day

14th February, every year.

Mothering Sunday

The fourth Sunday in Lent (2025: 30th March).

Father's Day

The third Sunday in June (2025: 15th June).

Halloween

31st October, every year.

Bonfire Night

5th November, every year.

Remembrance Sunday

The second Sunday in November.