UK Bank Holidays

When is the next UK bank holiday?
The next UK bank holiday is the Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland) on Monday, 14th July 2025.

Looking to plan a holiday in UK? Be sure to check the bank holiday schedule for 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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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.

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 up-to-date calendar on the UK Bank Holidays 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 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.