United Kingdom Public Holidays 2025

January 2025

  • New Year’s Day – Wednesday, 1 January
    The UK welcomes the new year with celebrations, fireworks, and gatherings. It is a public holiday across all four nations.

March 2025

  • St David’s Day (Wales - Observed, Not a Bank Holiday) – Saturday, 1 March
    This day celebrates St David, the patron saint of Wales, with parades and cultural events.

April 2025

  • Good Friday – Friday, 18 April
    Observed as a Christian holiday marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, many businesses and schools remain closed.

  • Easter Monday (Except Scotland) – Monday, 21 April
    The UK celebrates Easter Monday with family gatherings, egg hunts, and various festivities.

May 2025

  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 5 May
    Also known as May Day, this holiday is associated with springtime celebrations and traditional dances.

  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday, 26 May
    A public holiday marking the transition into summer, often enjoyed with outdoor activities and community events.

June 2025

  • Trooping the Colour (Not a Bank Holiday, but Celebrated Nationally) – Saturday, 14 June
    This annual event celebrates the official birthday of the British monarch with a grand parade and military display in London.

July 2025

  • Orangemen’s Day (Northern Ireland Only) – Saturday, 12 July
    A significant holiday in Northern Ireland commemorating the Battle of the Boyne (1690). It is marked by parades and celebrations.

August 2025

  • Summer Bank Holiday (Scotland) – Monday, 4 August
    A public holiday in Scotland to enjoy the warm weather with festivals and outdoor activities.

  • Summer Bank Holiday (England, Wales & Northern Ireland) – Monday, 25 August
    A public holiday marking the end of summer, often celebrated with trips and festivals.

November 2025

  • Bonfire Night (Not a Public Holiday, but Widely Celebrated) – Wednesday, 5 November
    Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, people celebrate with fireworks and bonfires across the UK.

  • St Andrew’s Day (Scotland Only - Bank Holiday in Scotland) – Sunday, 30 November
    Celebrating the patron saint of Scotland with cultural events and traditional Scottish festivities.

December 2025

  • Christmas Day – Thursday, 25 December
    A major holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with feasts, gift-giving, and family gatherings.

  • Boxing Day – Friday, 26 December
    The day after Christmas, known for shopping sales, football matches, and family time.