Bank Holidays in the UK: Everything You Need to Know

When Are Bank Holidays in the UK?

Bank holidays are public holidays in the United Kingdom where banks and other businesses are closed. In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, there are eight bank holidays each year, while Scotland has nine.

2024 Bank Holidays in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland:

• New Year's Day: January 1
• Good Friday: April 7
• Easter Monday: April 10
• Early May bank holiday: May 1
• Spring bank holiday: May 29
• August bank holiday: August 26
• Boxing Day: December 26
• Christmas Day: December 25

2024 Bank Holidays in Scotland:

In addition to the above bank holidays, Scotland also has the following bank holiday:

• St. Andrew's Day: November 30