As 2025 approaches, it’s time to start planning those well-deserved breaks. Bank holidays are a cherished tradition in the UK, giving us a chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones. While England and Wales share the same holidays, Scotland and Northern Ireland have a few unique ones that set them apart.
Here’s a full list of bank holidays across the UK in 2025.
England and Wales
- Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day
- Friday, April 18: Good Friday
- Monday, April 21: Easter Monday
- Monday, May 5: May Day Bank Holiday
- Monday, May 26: Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday, August 25: Summer Bank Holiday
- Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day
- Friday, December 26: Boxing Day
Scotland
- Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day
- Thursday, January 2: 2nd January Bank Holiday
- Friday, April 18: Good Friday
- Monday, May 5: May Day Bank Holiday
- Monday, May 26: Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday, August 4: Summer Bank Holiday
- Monday, December 1: St Andrew’s Day (substitute day, as the actual date falls on a weekend)
- Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day
- Friday, December 26: Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day
- Monday, March 17: St Patrick’s Day
- Friday, April 18: Good Friday
- Monday, May 5: May Day Bank Holiday
- Monday, May 26: Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday, July 14: Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day, substitute day as the actual date falls on a weekend)
- Monday, August 25: Summer Bank Holiday
- Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day
- Friday, December 26: Boxing Day
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Use this handy guide to make the most of your 2025 by planning vacations, getaways, or quality time with friends and family. Stay tuned to Naija UK Connect for more updates and helpful tips.
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