Public Holidays in the UK 2025: Full List of Bank Holidays and Dates
Explore the full list of UK bank holidays in 2025, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland variations. Plan your breaks with dates and significance.
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Public Holidays in the UK 2025: Your Bank Holiday Guide
The UK’s bank holidays vary slightly across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. In 2025, enjoy a mix of fixed holidays and substitute days when dates fall on weekends. Here’s the full list.
Bank Holidays in the UK 2025
| Holiday | Date | Day | Region | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | UK-wide | Marks the start of the new year. |
| 2nd January | January 2, 2025 | Thursday | Scotland | Additional holiday in Scotland. |
| St Patrick’s Day | March 17, 2025 | Monday | Northern Ireland | Honors the patron saint with parades. |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday | UK-wide | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
| Easter Monday | April 21, 2025 | Monday | England, Wales, NI | Follows Easter Sunday (not observed in Scotland). |
| Early May Bank Holiday | May 5, 2025 | Monday | UK-wide | A spring break tradition. |
| Spring Bank Holiday | May 26, 2025 | Monday | UK-wide | Marks late spring with leisure time. |
| Battle of the Boyne | July 14, 2025 | Monday | Northern Ireland | Commemorates the 1690 battle (substitute for July 12). |
| Summer Bank Holiday | August 4, 2025 | Monday | Scotland | Early August holiday for Scotland. |
| Summer Bank Holiday | August 25, 2025 | Monday | England, Wales, NI | Late summer break. |
| St Andrew’s Day | December 1, 2025 | Monday | Scotland | Honors Scotland’s patron saint (substitute for November 30). |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | UK-wide | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2025 | Friday | UK-wide | Traditionally for charity and relaxation post-Christmas. |
Long Weekends in the UK 2025
Good Friday (Friday) and Easter Monday (Monday) create a four-day weekend, while Boxing Day (Friday) extends Christmas celebrations. Plan trips to London or the Scottish Highlands.
FAQs About UK Bank Holidays 2025
How many bank holidays are there in the UK in 2025?
It varies: England and Wales have 8, Scotland has 9, and Northern Ireland has 10.
When is Easter 2025 in the UK?
Good Friday is April 18, and Easter Monday is April 21, 2025.
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