Whether you live permanently in the UK or are planning a trip there for tourism, find out when public holidays and days off occur in the United Kingdom. On public holidays and national holidays in the UK, many public institutions and businesses are closed or have shorter working hours. Check out the most important dates!
In 2025, most holidays in the UK fall on Mondays, meaning long weekends and more time for rest.
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How many public holidays are in the UK?
In 2025, there will be 8 public holidays, known as bank holidays, which are legally free from work throughout the UK. It’s worth noting that in Northern Ireland, two additional holidays are celebrated – St. Patrick’s Day and the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Moreover, individual regions of the United Kingdom have their own holiday and event calendars.
Note! When a public holiday in the UK falls on a weekend. The following weekday (often Monday) usually substitutes for the national holiday, meaning it’s a day off work.
Public Holidays and Days Off in the UK 2025 – When?
Here’s a list of all the public holidays in the UK for 2025 along with their dates. When do they fall? When will we relax?
| Date | Holiday name |
| January 1 (Wednesday) | New Year’s Day |
| January 2 (Thursday) | Hogmanay (only in Scotland) |
| March 17 (Monday) | St. Patrick’s Day (Northern Ireland) |
| April 18 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| April 21 (Monday) | Easter Monday (all UK except Scotland) |
| May 5 (Monday) | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 26 (Monday) | Late Spring Bank Holiday |
| July 14 (Monday) | Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland) |
| August 4 (Monday) | First Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) |
| August 25 (Monday) | Summer Bank Holiday |
| November 30 (Sunday) | St. Andrew’s Day (Scotland) |
| December 25 (Thursday) | Christmas Day |
| December 26 (Friday) | Boxing Day |
Public Holidays and Days Off in the UK 2025 – England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Public Holidays in England and Wales 2025
| Date | Holiday Name |
| January 1 (Wednesday) | New Year’s Day |
| April 18 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| April 21 (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| May 5 (Monday) | Early Spring Bank Holiday |
| May 26 (Monday) | Late Spring Bank Holiday |
| August 25 (Monday) | Summer Bank Holiday |
| December 25 (Thursday) | Christmas Day |
| December 26 (Friday) | Boxing Day |
Public Holidays in Scotland 2025
| Date | Holiday name |
| January 1 & 2 (Wednesday, Thursday) | New Year’s Day |
| April 18 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| May 5 (Monday) | Early Spring Bank Holiday |
| May 26 (Monday) | Late Spring Bank Holiday |
| August 4 (Monday) | Summer Bank Holiday |
| December 1 (Monday) | St. Andrew’s Day |
| December 25 (Thursday) | Christmas Day |
| December 26 (Friday) | St. Stephen’s Day (Boxing Day) |
Days off and Public Holidays 2025 in Northern Ireland
| Date | Holiday name |
| January 1 (Wednesday) | New Year’s Day |
| March 17 (Monday) | St. Patrick’s Day |
| April 18 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| April 21 (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| May 5 (Monday) | Early Spring Bank Holiday |
| May 26 (Monday) | Late Spring Bank Holiday |
| July 14 (Monday) | Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne |
| August 25 (Monday) | Summer Bank Holiday |
| December 25 (Thursday) | BChristmas Day |
| December 26 (Friday) | Boxing Day |
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Public Holidays and Festivals in the UK 2025 – Other Holidays
- January 25 (Saturday) – Burns Night (Burns Supper) (Scotland)
- January 29 (Wednesday) – Chinese New Year
- February 28 or March 1 (Friday or Saturday) – Ramadan Begins
- March 4 (Tuesday) – Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)
- March 30 (Sunday) – Mother’s Day
- March 30/31 (Sunday, Monday) – Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
- June 15 (Sunday) – Father’s Day
- October 1 (Wednesday) – Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
- October 20 (Monday) – Diwali
- November 5 (Wednesday) – Bonfire Night
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