The UK Public Bank Holidays and School Holidays 2024 and 2025 in England and Wales are 8 in total per year, while the Scotland Bank Holidays for 2024 and 2025 are 10. Northern Ireland also boasts 10 bank holidays, although they are not on the same dates as those in Scotland.
When are the UK Bank Holidays for England and Wales in 2024?
| Date | Day of the Week | Bank Holiday |
| 1 January 2024 | Monday | New Year’s Day |
| 29 March 2024 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 April 2024 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 6 May 2024 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 27 May 2024 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 26 August 2024 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December 2024 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2024 | Thursday | Boxing Day |
When are the UK Bank Holidays for England and Wales in 2025?
| Date | Day of the Week | Bank Holiday |
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 18 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 21 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 5 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 26 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 25 August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Friday | Boxing Day |
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When are the UK Bank Holidays for Scotland in 2024?
| Date | Day of the Week | Bank Holiday |
| 1 January 2024 | Monday | New Year’s Day |
| 2 January 2024 | Tuesday | 2nd January |
| 29 March 2024 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 April 2024 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 6 May 2024 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 27 May 2024 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 5 August 2024 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 2 December 2024 | Monday | St. Andrew’s Day (substitute day) |
| 25 December 2024 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2024 | Thursday | Boxing Day |
When are the UK Bank Holidays for Scotland in 2025?
| Date | Day of the Week | Bank Holiday |
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 2 January | Thursday | 2nd January |
| 18 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 21 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 5 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 26 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 4 August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 1 December | Monday | St Andrew’s Day (substitute day) |
| 25 December | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Friday | Boxing Day |
When are the UK Bank Holidays for Northern Ireland in 2024?
| Date | Day of the Week | Bank Holiday |
| 1 January 2024 | Monday | New Year’s Day |
| 18 March 2024 | Monday | St. Patrick’s Day (Substitute day) |
| 29 March 2024 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 April 2024 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 6 May 2024 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 27 May 2024 | Monday | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 12 July 2024 | Friday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) |
| 26 August 2024 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December 2024 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2024 | Thursday | Boxing Day |
When are the UK Bank Holidays for Northern Ireland in 2025?
| Date | Day of the Week | |
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 17 March | Monday | St Patrick’s Day |
| 18 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 21 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 5 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 26 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 14 July | Monday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute day) |
| 25 August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Friday | Boxing Day |
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UK Public Bank Holidays in 2024
New Year’s Day Bank Holiday 2024
As the 1st of January 2024 falls on a Monday, the UK bank holiday for New Year’s Day creates an ideal long weekend.
2nd of January Bank Holiday 2024 (Scotland only)
Generally, the day after New Year’s day is a public holiday in Scotland. Given that the 2nd of January is a Tuesday, this bank holiday falls on the 2nd of January 2024.
St. Patrick’s Day 2024 (Northern Ireland only)
St. Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland its substitute day in 2024 falls on Monday, the 17th of March, 2024.
Good Friday Bank Holiday 2024
Good Friday falls on the 29th of March 2024, preceding Easter Sunday on the 1st of April 2024.
Easter Monday Bank Holiday 2024
The Monday after Easter Sunday is traditionally a public holiday, and this year it falls on the 1st of April 2024.
Early May Bank Holiday 2024
Early May Bank Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of May in the UK. This year the bank holiday falls on the 6th of May 2024.
Spring Bank Holiday 2024
The second bank holiday in May falls at the end of the month — Monday, the 27th of May 2024, forming yet another long weekend.
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) 2024 (Northern Ireland only)
The Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, also known as Orangemen’s Day, celebrates the 1690 Battle of the Boyne, won by Prince William of Orange. The public holiday falls on Friday, the 12th of July, 2024.
Summer Bank Holiday 2024 (Scotland)
Scotland has its Summer Bank Holiday on the first Monday of August, which is the 5th of August 2024.
Summer Bank Holiday 2024 (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
For the rest of the nations in the UK, the Summer Bank Holiday is on the last Monday of August — the 26th of August 2024.
St Andrew’s Day 2024 (Scotland only)
St Andrew’s Day is the feast day of Saint Andrew, one of the Apostles in the Bible, and is celebrated annually in Scotland. Monday, the 2nd of December, 2024, is when Scotland will celebrate the substitute day of its patron saint this year.
Christmas Day 2024
Christmas Day falls on Wednesday, the 25th of December, 2024, in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Boxing Day 2024
Boxing Day will be celebrated on Thursday, the 26th of December, 2024, this year, creating a long holiday weekend and a work week with only 3 days that are not public holidays.
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UK School Holidays in 2024 & 2025
Explore the school breaks in 2024, including spring, Easter, summer, autumn, and Christmas holidays. Plan your year ahead to get a fantastic holiday for the whole family.
| School Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
| Spring Half-Term 2024 | Monday 12 February 2024 | Friday 16 February 2024 |
| Easter Break 2024 | Friday 29 March 2024 | Friday 12 April 2024 |
| Summer Half-Term 2024 | Monday 27 May 2024 | Friday 31 May 2024 |
| Summer Holiday 2024 | Monday 29 July 2024 | Monday 2 September 2024 |
| Autumn Half-Term 2024 | Monday 28 October 2024 | Friday 1 November 2024 |
| Christmas Holiday 2024 | Monday 23 December 2024 | Friday 3 January 2025 |
| Year 2025 | ||
| Spring Half-Term 2025 | Monday 17 February 2025 | Friday 21 February 2025 |
| Easter Break 2025 | Monday 7 April 2025 | Monday 21 April 2025 |
| Summer Half-Term 2025 | Monday 26 May 2025 | Friday 30 May 2025 |
| Summer Holiday 2025 | Tuesday 22 July 2025 | Monday 1 September 2025 |
| Autumn Half-Term 2025 | Monday 27 October 2025 | Friday 31 October 2025 |
| Christmas Break 2025 | Monday 22 December 2025 | Friday 2 January 2026 |
Spring Half-Term 2024
Take a break from school, starting Monday, 12th February 2024, and enjoy time off until Friday, 16th February 2024.
Easter Break 2024
Savor the Easter holiday from Friday, 29th March 2024, to Friday, 12th April 2024, with school out for these special days.
Summer Half-Term 2024
Your spring break from school awaits from Monday, 27th May 2024, lasting through Friday, 31st of May 2024.
Summer Holiday 2024
Enjoy a long summer vacation starting on Monday, 29th July 2024, and continuing until Monday, 2nd September 2024.
Autumn Half-Term 2024
A short school break awaits from Monday, 28th October 2024, to Friday, 1st November 2024, perfect for a breather.
Christmas Break 2024
Celebrate the festive season with time off from Monday, 23rd December 2024, to Friday, 3rd January 2025.
Spring Half-Term 2025
Your spring escape begins on Monday, 17th February 2025, and extends until Friday, 21st February 2025.
Easter Break 2025
Relish the Easter break, commencing on Monday, 7th April 2025, and continuing until Monday, 21st April 2025.
Summer Half-Term 2025
Your spring half-term break starts on Monday, 26th May 2025, and ends on Friday, 30th May 2025.
Summer Holiday 2025
Enjoy an extended summer vacation from Tuesday, 22nd July 2025, until Monday, 1st September 2025.
Autumn Half-Term 2025
Savour a brief autumn hiatus from school from Monday, 27th October 2025, through Friday, 31st October 2025.
Christmas Break 2025
Embrace the holiday season with time off from Monday, 22nd December 2025, to Friday, 2nd January 2026.
FAQs
How many UK bank holidays are there in 2024?
There are nine UK bank holidays in 2024.
Do we get an extra bank holiday in 2024?
In 2024, the UK gets no extra bank holidays.
Will there be 3 bank holidays in May 2024?
There will be 2 bank holidays in May 2024.
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