In the United Kingdom public holidays are called "bank holidays" and are not identical across the country: Scotland and Northern Ireland have some that differ from England and Wales.
In 2025, United Kingdom has 13 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is December, with 3. 5 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 10 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. No holiday falls on a weekend, so none are "lost".
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Summer Bank Holiday (August 25) to Saint Andrew's Day (December 1): 98 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Saint Patrick's Day
March 17 · Monday
Good Friday
April 18 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 21 · Monday
Early May Bank Holiday
May 5 · Monday
Spring Bank Holiday
May 26 · Monday
Battle of the Boyne
July 14 · Monday
Summer Bank Holiday
August 4 · Monday
Summer Bank Holiday
August 25 · Monday
Saint Andrew's Day
December 1 · Monday
St. Stephen's Day
December 26 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2025?+
United Kingdom has 13 official public holidays in 2025, with December being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in United Kingdom?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in United Kingdom in 2025?+
10 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.