British Bank Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027

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Find accurate, up-to-date UK bank holidays 2025, 2026, 2027… and important observances like Christmas, Halloween, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day – clearly organised by year and country, with no confusion or conflicting dates.

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Full listings of Gov Public Holidays 2026

The public holidays for 2026 in England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland are as follows:

Want to plan a holiday ahead? Click to get guide of UK bank holidays 2026 with downloadable calendar to bridge your holidays.

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Full list of Gov Holidays 2027

The bank holidays for 2027 in England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland are as follows:

Want to plan a holiday ahead? Check complete guide of UK bank holidays 2027 with downloadable calendar to bridge your holidays.

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Full listings of 2025

The bank holidays for 2025 in England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland are as follows:

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All bank holidays are public holidays, but not all public holidays are bank holidays in every UK region. Visit official of UK government for the original release of UK bank holidays.

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Discover all UK bank holidays with our live calendar, countdowns, and guides. Plan your holidays, check public holiday dates for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland – all in one place. Stay updated, maximize your holiday and never miss a day off! Check UK bank holidays 2026 with downloadable calendar to bridge your holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about Bank Holidays in UK.

The number of bank holidays varies by region:

  • England & Wales: 8 bank holidays
  • Scotland: 9 bank holidays
  • Northern Ireland: 10 bank holidays

Yes, Good Friday is a bank holiday across the entire UK, including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Bank holidays vary by date and region. To check if today is a bank holiday, visit our dedicated page. It shows the next upcoming holiday and full yearly lists.

The next UK bank holiday depends on your region. To find the most accurate and updated date, visit our UK UK Bank Holidays 2025: Full List with Calendar and All UK 2026 holidays Bank Holidays page. We keep the full calendar for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland updated year-round.

May Bank Holidays 2025:

  • Early May: Monday, 5 May
  • Spring Bank Holiday: Monday, 26 May

August Bank Holidays 2025:

  • Scotland: Monday, 4 August
  • Rest of UK: Monday, 25 August

Yes, most businesses and schools close on bank holidays. Some essential services and shops may stay open with reduced hours.