2025 Bank Holidays
(Updated 3 January 2025)
As 2025 approaches, it’s time to get your calendar organised! One key thing your HR team will need to note is when the public holidays are scheduled. We’ve taken the time to curate the confirmed public holidays for 2025, so you can easily slot them into your company calendar.
Whether you’re planning your summer getaway or need a head start on stocking up on Easter treats, take note of these bank holidays to maximise your time off!
2025 Bank Holidays in England and Wales
- Wednesday, 1st January – New Year’s Day
- Friday, 18th April – Good Friday
- Monday, 21st April – Easter Monday
- Monday, 5th May – Early May Bank Holiday
- Monday, 26th May – Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday, 25th August – Summer Bank Holiday
- Thursday, 25th December – Christmas Day
- Friday, 26th December – Boxing Day
2025 Bank Holidays in Scotland
- Wednesday, 1st January – New Year’s Day
- Thursday, 2nd January – Holiday
- Friday, 18th April – Good Friday
- Monday, 5th May – Early May Bank Holiday
- Monday, 26th May – Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday, 4th August – Summer Bank Holiday
- Monday, 1st December – St Andrew’s Day (substitute day)
- Thursday, 25th December – Christmas Day
- Friday, 26th December – Boxing Day
2025 Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland
- Wednesday, 1st January – New Year’s Day
- Monday, 17th March – St Patrick’s Day
- Friday, 18th April – Good Friday
- Monday, 21st April – Easter Monday
- Monday, 5th May – Early May Bank Holiday
- Monday, 26th May – Spring Bank Holiday
- Saturday, 12th July – Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen’s Day
- Monday, 25th August – Summer Bank Holiday
- Thursday, 25th December – Christmas Day
- Friday, 26th December – Boxing Day
2025 Bank Holidays in the Republic of Ireland
- Wednesday, 1st January – New Year’s Day
- Monday, 3rd February – St Brigid’s Day
- Monday, 17th March – St Patrick’s Day
- Monday, 21st April – Easter Monday
- Monday, 5th May – May Day
- Monday, 2nd June – June Bank Holiday
- Monday, 4th August – August Bank Holiday
- Monday, 27th October – October Bank Holiday
- Thursday, 25th December – Christmas Day
- Friday, 26th December – Boxing Dat
How many bank Holidays are there in 2025?
The number of bank holidays varies by region. For example:
- England and Wales have eight bank holidays.
- Scotland has nine.
- Northern Ireland has ten.
- The Republic of Ireland has ten as well.
What is a substitute bank holiday?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, such as Christmas or Boxing Day, the holiday is moved to the next available weekday. This ensures that employees who typically have weekends off don’t miss out on a day of rest during the working week.
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