Scenic view of Anstruther Harbour in Fife, Scotland, showing moored fishing boats, calm water, and historic waterfront buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

What are the United Kingdom bank holidays in 2025?

The bank holidays in 2025 for the UK are:

  1. January 1st – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
  2. April 18th – Good Friday
  3. April 21st – Easter Monday (part of the Easter bank holidays)
  4. May 5th – Early May bank holiday
  5. May 26th – Spring bank holiday
  6. August 25th – Summer bank holiday
  7. December 25th – Christmas Day
  8. December 26th – Boxing Day

Bank Holidays 2025 by country:

View of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in London, with Westminster Bridge spanning the River Thames, a Union Jack flag in the foreground, and a red and white tour boat on the water under a blue sky.

Bank Holidays 2025 England & Wales

Below is a list of all public holidays for 2025. These holidays will happen in both England and Wales:

  1. January 1st – New Year’s Day
  2. April 18th – Good Friday
  3. April 21st – Easter Monday
  4. May 5th – Early May bank holiday
  5. May 26th – Spring bank holiday
  6. August 25th – Summer bank holiday
  7. December 25th – Christmas Day
  8. December 26th – Boxing Day

UK Bank Holidays 2025: Scotland

Which UK public holidays will happen in Scotland in 2025? Here is how to keep your calendar updated:

  1. January 1st, 2025 – New Year’s Day
  2. January 2nd, 2025 – January 2nd
  3. April 18th, 2025 – Good Friday
  4. May 5th, 2025 – Early May
  5. May 26th, 2025 – Spring
  6. August 4th, 2025 – Summer
  7. December 1st, 2025 (substitute day) – St Andrew’s Day
  8. December 25th – Christmas Day
  9. December 26th – Boxing Day
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Colorful waterfront buildings and fishing boats in the harbor of Cobh, Ireland, with St. Colman's Cathedral rising in the background under a bright blue sky.

Bank holidays in Northern Ireland 2025

Explore the special bank holidays that are unique to Northern Ireland in 2025. If you live in Northern Ireland, here is what you can look forward to regarding bank holidays in your area in 2025:

  1. January 1st – New Year’s Day
  2. March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day
  3. April 18th – Good Friday
  4. April 21st – Easter Monday
  5. May 5th – Early May Bank Holiday
  6. May 26th – Spring Bank Holiday
  7. July 14th – Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (Substitute Day)
  8. August 25th – Summer Bank Holiday
  9. December 25th – Christmas Day
  10. December 26th – Boxing Day

What is the date of Easter in 2025?

In 2025, Easter Sunday will fall on April 20th.

What are the official bank holidays in 2025?

In 2025, the official UK bank holidays include New Year’s Day (January 1), Good Friday (April 18), Easter Monday (April 21), Early May Bank Holiday (May 5), Spring Bank Holiday (May 26), Late Summer Bank Holiday (August 25), and Christmas Day (December 25) followed by Boxing Day (December 26), allowing for a long weekend around these festive dates.

What does ‘bank’ mean for the bank holidays in UK?

In the context of UK bank holidays 2025, ‘bank’ refers to financial institutions that close on these public holidays. The term has evolved to represent public holidays across various sectors beyond just banking.

The Importance of Bank Holidays

Bank holidays support mental well-being and work-life balance by giving us time to rest, connect with loved ones, and engage in cultural traditions.

Locations

St Monans Harbour, Fife St Monans Holiday Park, Fife

St Monans

Kingsbarns Beach

Kingsbarns

Golf House Club in on Scottish sea side destination, Elie

Elie

Cellardyke harbour fisherman cottages

Cellardyke

Man and Woman couple exploring the surrounding area of Stewart's Resort in Scotland.

St Andrews Lodges

Crail

Anstruther

Aerial view of Elderburn Lodge Holiday Properties in Scotland

Elderburn Lodges