Public Holidays in United Kingdom during 2025
What days are you off work in United Kingdom in 2025
Public holidays in the United Kingdom, commonly known as bank holidays, are designated days when businesses and schools typically close, allowing employees to enjoy time off work. The UK has a mix of national and regional public holidays, with notable ones including New Year's Day, Easter Monday, and Christmas Day. Each country within the UK—England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—has its own specific holidays, reflecting local traditions and historical events. Understanding these public holidays is essential for effective absence management and staff leave planning, ensuring that businesses can accommodate employee time off while maintaining operational efficiency.
New Year's Day
January 01, 2025
New Year's Day marks the start of a new year in the Gregorian calendar, the official calendar used in the United Kingdom.
Applies to: All
Good Friday
April 18, 2025
Good Friday is just before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.
Applies to: All
Easter Monday
April 21, 2025
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. It is a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland but not in Scotland.
Applies to: England,Wales,Northern Ireland
Early May Bank Holiday
May 05, 2025
May Day, or the Early May Bank holiday, is on the first Monday of May each year.
Applies to: All
Spring Bank Holiday
May 26, 2025
The spring bank holiday in the United Kingdom is on the last Monday of May each year.
Applies to: All
Summer Bank Holiday
August 04, 2025
The summer bank holiday is on the first Monday of August in Scotland and the last Monday of August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Applies to: Scotland
Summer Bank Holiday
August 25, 2025
The summer bank holiday is on the first Monday of August in Scotland and the last Monday of August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Applies to: England,Wales,Northern Ireland
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Christmas Day is a holiday that traditionally celebrates Jesus Christ's birth. It is on December 25 in the United Kingdom.
Applies to: All
Boxing Day
December 26, 2025
Boxing Day is a holiday in the United Kingdom that falls on December 26 each year.
Applies to: All
The information here is guidance and should not be taken as specific legal advice. You should always validate your own situation with an authorised practitioner in United Kingdom
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