Bank holidays in England and Wales for 2025 - only three remaining this year

Get your diaries ready - it's time to note down the remaining bank holidays for 2025. In England and Wales, we've only got three left this year, with the next one just over a month away.

Unfortunately, there are no plans to add any extra days off to the total of eight we're getting in 2025, as there aren't any national events on the horizon. However, many Brits will be pleased to know that one is scheduled during the height of summer on August 25, giving us the chance to (hopefully) soak up some much-needed sun.

The remaining bank holiday dates for England and Wales in 2025 are:

• Summer bank holiday: August 25 (Monday)
• Christmas Day: December 25 (Thursday)
• Boxing Day: December 26 (Friday)

While England and Wales have just three bank holidays left, those living in Scotland and Northern Ireland still have four to look forward to in 2025. In Scotland, these fall on August 4, December 1 for St Andrew's Day, plus Christmas and Boxing Day.

Meanwhile, Northern Ireland's bank holidays are on July 14, commemorating the Battle of Boyne, and August 25, followed by December 25 and 26. Those who like to plan ahead can start thinking about their 2026 and 2027 bank holidays now, as the Government has already released its upcoming schedule.

In 2026, for England and Wales, this includes:

• New Year's Day: January 1 (Thursday)
• Good Friday: April 3 (Friday)
• Easter Monday: April 6 (Monday)
• Early May bank holiday: May 4 (Monday)
• Spring bank holiday: May 25 (Monday)
• Summer bank holiday: August 31 (Monday)
• Christmas Day: December 25 (Friday)
• Boxing Day (substitute day): December 28 (Monday)

And for 2027, the Government also highlights:

• New Year's Day: January 1 (Friday)
• Good Friday: March 26 (Friday)
• Easter Monday: March 29 (Monday)
• Early May bank holiday: May 3 (Monday)
• Spring bank holiday: May 31 (Monday)
• Summer bank holiday: August 30 (Monday)
• Christmas Day (substitute day): December 27 (Monday)
• Boxing Day (substitute day): December 28 (Tuesday)

Meanwhile, Scotland's dates for 2026 are:

• New Year's Day: January 1 (Thursday)
• January bank holiday: January 2 (Friday)
• Good Friday: April 3 (Friday)
• Early May bank holiday: May 4 (Monday)
• Spring bank holiday: May 25 (Monday)
• Summer bank holiday: August 3 (Monday)
• St Andrew's Day: November 30 (Monday)
• Christmas Day: December 25 (Friday)
• Boxing Day (substitute day): December 28 (Monday)

For 2026, Northern Ireland's are:

• New Year's Day: January 1 (Thursday)
• St Patrick's Day: March 17 (Tuesday)
• Good Friday: April 3 (Friday)
• Easter Monday: April 6 (Monday)
• Early May bank holiday: May 4 (Monday)
• Spring bank holiday: May 25 (Monday)
• Battle of Boyne (Orangemen's Day): July 13 (Monday)
• Summer bank holiday: August 31 (Monday)
• Christmas Day: December 25 (Friday)
• Boxing Day (substitute day): December 28 (Monday)

Substitute days occur when a typical bank holiday falls on a weekend. Usually, these substitute days, such as Boxing Day in 2026, fall on a Monday.

While many people enjoy the day off on a bank holiday, it is crucial to note that you are not always guaranteed to get paid leave. It is worth discussing your options with an employer.

Bank holidays can also affect how and when benefits are paid. If your payment date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, you'll likely be paid the working day before. However, this may differ for the Child Benefit.

You can visit the Government's website for further information on upcoming bank holidays and benefits payment information.

Full list of previous England and Wales bank holidays in 2025

As of now, we've had a total of five bank holidays in 2025. These include:

• New Year's Day: January 1 (Wednesday)
• Good Friday: April 18 (Friday)
• Easter Monday: April 21 (Monday)
• Early May bank holiday: May 5 (Monday)
• Spring bank holiday: May 26 (Monday)