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 |
|---|---|
| Mon 01 Jan 2024 | New Year's Day |
| Fri 29 Mar 2024 | Good Friday |
| Mon 01 Apr 2024 | Easter Monday |
| Mon 06 May 2024 | May Day |
| Mon 27 May 2024 | Spring |
| Mon 26 Aug 2024 | Summer |
| Wed 25 Dec 2024 | Christmas Day |
| Thu 26 Dec 2024 | Boxing Day |
Public Holidays in 2025
| 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 |
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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