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2024 is now upon us, and you’re probably wanting to plan ahead and maximise holiday time around UK bank holidays. This handy guide details a full list of UK bank holidays in 2024 and 2025!

From Patron Saint Days and Easter weekend to Christmas and New Year, you’ll find all of the UK bank holidays for 2024 and 2025.

Get ahead with the full list of 2024 and 2025 UK bank holidays below…


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UK Bank Holidays FAQs
England and Wales Bank Holidays 2024 and 2025
Bank Holidays Northern Ireland 2024 and 2025
Bank Holidays Scotland 2024 and 2025


UK Bank Holidays FAQs

When is the next bank holiday in the UK?

The next bank holiday 2024 for England, Wales and Scotland is Good Friday, which falls on Friday 29th March.
The next bank holiday 2024 for Northern Ireland is St Patrick’s Day, which falls on Monday 18th March (substitute day).

How many bank holidays are there in 2024?

England and Wales have eight bank holidays in 2024, while Scotland has nine and Northern Ireland has ten!

Will there be 3 bank holidays in May 2024?

Unfortunately not! There were 3 May bank holidays in 2023 because of the coronation of King Charles III. Meaning that there will be the standard 2 bank holidays in May 2024.

What dates to book off in 2024?

Plan in these UK Bank Holidays to help maximise your annual leave. Explore all the UK has to offer on your travels by booking off the following days:
– Book off 26th March to 5th April for 2 weeks off over Easter.
– Book the 7th May to 10th May for 9 days off.
– Book the 28th May to 31st of May for 9 days off.
– Book off the 27th August to 30th August for 9 days off.
– Use 5 days over the Christmas period for a whole 12 days off. Book off 23rd, 24th, 27th, 30th and 31st of December.


England and Wales Bank Holidays 2024 and 2025

2024

  • New Year’s Day – Monday 1st January
  • Good Friday – Friday 29th March
  • Easter Monday – Monday 1st April
  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 6th May
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 27th May
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 26th August
  • Christmas Day – Wednesday 25th December
  • Boxing Day – Thursday 26th December

2025

  • New Year’s Day – Wednesday 1st January
  • Good Friday – Friday 18th April
  • Easter Monday – Monday 21st April
  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 5th May
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 26th May
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 25th August
  • Christmas Day – Thursday 25th December
  • Boxing Day – Friday 26th December

Bank Holidays Northern Ireland 2024 and 2025

2024

  • New Year’s Day – Monday 1st January
  • St Patrick’s Day – Monday 18th March (substitute day)
  • Good Friday – Friday 29th March
  • Easter Monday – Monday 1st April
  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 6th May
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 27th May
  • Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) – Friday 12th July
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 26th August
  • Christmas Day – Wednesday 25th December
  • Boxing Day – Thursday 26th December

2025

  • New Year’s Day – Wednesday 1st January
  • St Patrick’s Day – Monday 17th March
  • Good Friday – Friday 18th April
  • Easter Monday – Monday 21st April
  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 5th May
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 26th May
  • Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) – Monday 14th July (substitute day)
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 25th August
  • Christmas Day – Thursday 25th December
  • Boxing Day – Friday 26th December

Bank Holidays Scotland 2024 and 2025

2024

  • New Year’s Day – Monday 1st January
  • 2nd January Bank Holiday – Tuesday 2nd January
  • Good Friday – Friday 29th March
  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 6th May
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 27th May
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 26th August
  • St Andrew’s Day – Monday 2nd December (substitute day)
  • Christmas Day – Wednesday 25th December
  • Boxing Day – Thursday 26th December

2025

  • New Year’s Day – Wednesday 1st January
  • 2nd January Bank Holiday – Thursday 2nd January
  • Good Friday – Friday 18th April
  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 5th May
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 26th May
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 25th August
  • St Andrew’s Day – Monday 1st December (substitute day)
  • Christmas Day – Thursday 25th December
  • Boxing Day – Friday 26th December

Celebrate one of these 2024 or 2025 UK bank holidays by booking your perfect holiday cottage! Don’t forget to use our UK Travel Guides for inspiration on what to do during your getaway!

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