The UK's Bank Holidays: A Deep Dive into National Days Off. Bank holidays are an integral part of the UK's calendar, punctuating the year with welcome breaks from the routine of work and study. These nationally recognised public holidays lead to the closure of banks (hence the name), many businesses, and schools, allowing people to enjoy leisure time, spend time with family and friends, and participate in national celebrations or simply relax.
Bank Holiday rates will automatically apply on these dates. We have broken this down specific to each region.
Date | England | Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland |
1/1/2025 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
2/1/2025 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
17/13/2025 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
18/4/2025 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
21/4/2025 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
5/5/2025 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
26/5/2025 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
14/7/2025 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
4/8/2025 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
25/8/2025 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
1/12/2025 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
25/12/2025 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
26/12/2025 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |