United Kingdom Public Holidays 2025
British public life pauses for 7 national holidays during 2025. The year opens with New Year's Day on January 1, 2025 and closes with Boxing Day on December 26, 2025. None of them fall on a weekend in 2025, so every holiday adds a genuine weekday off.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | April 21, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Early May bank holiday | May 5, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Spring bank holiday | May 26, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around April (2 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every United Kingdom public holiday for 2025 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2025?
United Kingdom has 7 national public holidays in 2025. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2025 and the last is Boxing Day on December 26, 2025.
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in United Kingdom?
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2025, a Wednesday.
When is New Year celebrated in United Kingdom in 2025?
In 2025, New Year's Day in United Kingdom is on January 1, 2025, a Wednesday.
Are regional holidays included for United Kingdom?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of United Kingdom are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for United Kingdom
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the United Kingdom public holiday calendar across years: