Bank Holidays in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Bank holidays are public holidays in the UK that give people a day off work. The dates of bank holidays vary depending on the country, so it's important to know when they are so that you can plan your time off accordingly.

When are the bank holidays in England and Wales?

In England and Wales, there are eight bank holidays each year:

• New Year's Day (1 January)
• Good Friday (variable)
• Easter Monday (variable)
• Early May bank holiday (first Monday in May)
• Spring bank holiday (last Monday in May)
• Summer bank holiday (first Monday in August)
• Christmas Day (25 December)
• Boxing Day (26 December)

When are the bank holidays in Scotland?

In Scotland, there are nine bank holidays each year:

• New Year's Day (1 January)
• Good Friday (variable)
• Easter Monday (variable)
• Early May bank holiday (first Monday in May)
• Spring bank holiday (last Monday in May)
• Summer bank holiday (first Monday in August)
• Christmas Day (25 December)
• Boxing Day (26 December)
• St Andrew's Day (30 November)

When are the bank holidays in Northern Ireland?

In Northern Ireland, there are ten bank holidays each year:

• New Year's Day (1 January)
• Good Friday (variable)
• Easter Monday (variable)
• Early May bank holiday (first Monday in May)
• Spring bank holiday (last Monday in May)
• Summer bank holiday (first Monday in August)
• Christmas Day (25 December)
• Boxing Day (26 December)
• St Patrick's Day (17 March)
• Orangemen's Day (12 July)