Bank holidays in England and Wales 2025

England and Wales had 8 bank holidays in 2025. Not across the whole UK: Easter Monday and Summer bank holiday.

The bank holidays in England and Wales in 2025, with the day of the week.

Public holidays 2025
HolidayDateObserved in
New Year's DayWednesday, 1 January 2025Nationwide
Good FridayFriday, 18 April 2025Nationwide
Easter MondayMonday, 21 April 2025All except Scotland
Early May bank holidayMonday, 5 May 2025Nationwide
Spring bank holidayMonday, 26 May 2025Nationwide
Summer bank holidayMonday, 25 August 2025All except Scotland
Christmas DayThursday, 25 December 2025Nationwide
Boxing DayFriday, 26 December 2025Nationwide

Some holidays are only observed in part of the country.

Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources

Frequently asked questions

How many bank holidays does England and Wales have in 2025?

England and Wales had 8 bank holidays in 2025. Not across the whole UK: Easter Monday and Summer bank holiday.

Which bank holidays in England and Wales do not apply across the whole UK?

In 2025: Easter Monday and Summer bank holiday.

See also

In other countries