United Kingdom 2025 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
8 daysPublic holidays
5 Breaks of 3+ days
4 daysLongest break（Apr 18 – Apr 21）
0 daysMake-up workdays
Long weekends in 2025
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 (Fri) – Apr 21 (Mon) | 4 days | Good Friday, Easter Monday | View month |
| May 3 (Sat) – May 5 (Mon) | 3 days | Early May Bank Holiday | View month |
| May 24 (Sat) – May 26 (Mon) | 3 days | Spring Bank Holiday | View month |
| Aug 23 (Sat) – Aug 25 (Mon) | 3 days | Summer Bank Holiday | View month |
| Dec 25 (Thu) – Dec 28 (Sun) | 4 days | Christmas Day, Boxing Day | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2025
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take Apr 17, Apr 22 → 6-day break (Apr 17 – Apr 22)
- Take leave Take Dec 24, Dec 29 → 6-day break (Dec 24 – Dec 29)
- Take leave Take May 2 → 4-day break (May 2 – May 5)
- Take leave Take Aug 22 → 4-day break (Aug 22 – Aug 25)
⚔️ Epic quests of the year (3 leave days)
Rare chances where a third leave day stretches the break to 9+ days. Months that cannot reach that bar never appear here.
- Take leave Take Dec 22, Dec 23, Dec 24 → 9-day break (Dec 20 – Dec 28) View month
All public holidays in 2025
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wed | New Year's Day |
| Apr 18 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 21 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 5 | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 26 | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Aug 25 | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Thu | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Fri | Boxing Day |
Make-up workdays in 2025
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does United Kingdom have in 2025?
8 public holidays in total, forming 5 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2025?
The longest break runs Apr 18 to Apr 21, 4 days in total (Good Friday, Easter Monday).
Are there make-up workdays in 2025?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2025.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2025?
One of the best: take Apr 17, Apr 22 (2 day(s)) to stretch into a 6-day break from Apr 17 to Apr 22. See the leave planner above.