How Many Bank Holidays in 2025? UK Guide

In England and Wales, there are 8 bank holidays in 2025. These include the usual national holidays such as New Year’s Day, Easter, and the two May bank holidays.

Scotland and Northern Ireland have a few extra bank holidays, bringing their totals to 9 and 10 respectively.

England and Wales – Bank Holidays 2025

1. New Year’s Day – Wednesday, 1 January

2. Good Friday – Friday, 18 April

3. Easter Monday – Monday, 21 April

4. Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 5 May

5. Spring Bank Holiday – Monday, 26 May

6. Summer Bank Holiday – Monday, 25 August

7. Christmas Day – Thursday, 25 December

8. Boxing Day – Friday, 26 December

Scotland – Bank Holidays 2025

Scotland observes most of the UK-wide holidays, with a few differences:

• 2 January – Thursday (additional Scottish holiday)

• St Andrew’s Day – Monday, 1 December (substitute day if the 30th falls on a weekend)

• No Easter Monday (not observed in Scotland)

This brings Scotland’s total to 9 bank holidays.

Northern Ireland – Bank Holidays 2025

Northern Ireland includes all UK-wide holidays, plus two extra:

• St Patrick’s Day – Monday, 17 March

• Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) – Monday, 14 July (substitute for 12 July)

This means Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays in total.

Final Thought

In 2025, the UK’s bank holiday calendar remains familiar, with England and Wales getting 8, Scotland 9, and Northern Ireland 10. Whether you’re booking annual leave or planning a long weekend, it’s worth keeping these dates in mind to maximise your time off.