UK Bank Holidays 2025
All 8 uk bank holidays in 2025, with exact dates, weekdays and observed dates. Upcoming holidays show how many days remain.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Observed | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day The first day of the year; a bank holiday across England and Wales. | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | — | passed |
| Good Friday The Friday before Easter Sunday, a Christian observance and bank holiday. | April 18, 2025 | Friday | — | passed |
| Easter Monday The Monday after Easter Sunday, a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. | April 21, 2025 | Monday | — | passed |
| Early May Bank Holiday A spring bank holiday on the first Monday of May. | May 5, 2025 | Monday | — | passed |
| Spring Bank Holiday A late-spring bank holiday on the last Monday of May. | May 26, 2025 | Monday | — | passed |
| Summer Bank Holiday A late-summer bank holiday on the last Monday of August. | August 25, 2025 | Monday | — | passed |
| Christmas Day December 25, a bank holiday across the United Kingdom. | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | — | passed |
| Boxing Day December 26, traditionally a day for giving to household staff and the less fortunate. | December 26, 2025 | Friday | — | passed |
Frequently asked questions
How many uk bank holidays are there in 2025?
There are 8 on the list for 2025 — see the full table above.
What is the next holiday in United Kingdom (England & Wales)?
The table marks each upcoming holiday with how many days remain, counted from today.
Why do some UK bank holidays move to a different date?
When Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year’s Day falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday becomes the bank holiday — usually the following Monday, or Tuesday if Monday is already a bank holiday.