Remaining 2025 bank holidays and what you can plan for 2026

Mark your calendars, folks - it's time to jot down the remaining bank holidays for 2025. In England and Wales, we've only got three more to look forward to this year, with the next one just over a month away.

Regrettably, 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 chuffed to know that one is scheduled during the peak of summer on August 25, offering us the opportunity to (hopefully) bask in some much-needed sunshine.

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, residents of Scotland and Northern Ireland still have four to enjoy in 2025. In Scotland, these fall on August 4, December 1 of St Andrew's Day, in addition to Christmas and Boxing Day.

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

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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)

For 2027, the Government also outlines:

• 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)

According to the Express, 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 happen when a regular bank holiday lands on a weekend. For example, these days, like Boxing Day in 2026, typically occur on a Monday.

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While many people relish the day off on a bank holiday, it's vital to remember that you're not always guaranteed to get paid leave. It's worth having a chat with your employer about your options.

Bank holidays can also impact how and when benefits are paid. If your payment date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, you'll likely receive your money 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.

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Full list of previous England and Wales bank holidays in 2025:

So far in 2025, there have been five bank holidays. They 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)