Bank Holidays in England and Wales
Bank Holday dates are set by the UK Government and can change.
This list only applies to England and Wales, the dates are different in Scotland, Northern Ireland and other countries.
| Date | Public Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wed 01 Jan 2025 | New Year's Day |
| Fri 18 Apr 2025 | Good Friday |
| Mon 21 Apr 2025 | Easter Monday |
| Mon 05 May 2025 | May Day |
| Mon 26 May 2025 | Spring |
| Mon 25 Aug 2025 | Summer |
| Thu 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day |
| Fri 26 Dec 2025 | Boxing Day |
Public Holidays in 2026
| Date | Public Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 01 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Fri 03 Apr 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon 06 Apr 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Mon 04 May 2026 | May Day |
| Mon 25 May 2026 | Spring |
| Mon 31 Aug 2026 | Summer |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Mon 28 Dec 2026 | Boxing Day |
Although the following rules are normally used when assigning bank holiday dates, the Government occassionally changes the list of dates.
New Years Day = 1st January. If 1st January falls on a weekend, the public holiday takes place on first Monday in January.
Good Friday = Friday before Easter Sunday (Western Christian Calender)
Easter Monday = Monday after Easter Sunday (Western Christian Calender)
May Day = First Monday in May.
Spring = Last Monday in May.
Summer = Last Monday in August.
Christmas Day = 25th December. If 25th December falls on a weekend, the public holiday takes place on the next Monday
Boxing Day = 26th December. If 26th December falls on a Saturday, the public holiday takes place on the next Monday. If 26th December falls on a Sunday or Monday, the public holiday takes place on the next Tuesday.
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