2025 UK bank holidays
Make the most of the 2025 UK bank holidays
The UK observes several bank holidays throughout the year, providing a welcomed respite from the daily grind. These national holidays offer a chance to step away from work and spend quality time with friends and family.
Date | Bank holiday | Region | Day |
January 1st, 2025 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | Wednesday |
January 2nd, 2025 | 2nd January | Scotland | Thursday |
March 17th, 2025 | St Patrick's Day | Northern Ireland | Monday |
April 18th, 2025 | Good Friday | Nationwide | Friday |
April 21st, 2025 | Easter Monday | England, Wales, Northern Ireland | Monday |
May 5th, 2025 | Early May Bank Holiday | Nationwide | Monday |
May 26th, 2025 | Spring Bank Holiday | Nationwide | Monday |
July 12th, 2025 | Battle of the Boyne (The Twelfth/Orangemen's Day) | Northern Ireland | Saturday |
July 14th, 2025 | Substitute day (for Battle of the Boyne) | Northern Ireland | Monday |
August 4th, 2025 | August Bank Holiday (Scotland) | Scotland | Monday |
August 25th, 2025 | August Bank Holiday | England, Wales, Northern Ireland | Monday |
November 30th, 2025 | St Andrew's Day | Scotland | Sunday |
December 1st, 2025 | Substitute day (for St Andrew's Day) | Scotland | Monday |
December 25th, 2025 | Christmas Day | Nationwide | Thursday |
December 26th, 2025 | Boxing Day | Nationwide | Friday |